Mussels..

[sled]

Does anyone know the daily limit on the harvest of mussels?

[lokidog]

MUSSELS Same Seasons as CLAMS.
Caution: for Shellfish Safety and Department of Health contact information see pages 129 and 131.
PUGET SOUND
PUBLIC BEACHES
ALL SPECIES See page 130
for season
information
No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs. in shell.
PACIFIC OCEAN
BEACHES (outside
Olympic National Park)
ALL SPECIES Nov. 1-Mar. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs. in shell.
ALL FRESH WATER
AREAS
ALL SPECIES CLOSED

http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01726/2015-16_shellfish.pdf      for info on closed beaches.

[sled]

Thanks!  For some reason I can't seem to find things in the rules. I'm going to go get me some tonight!

[270Flat]

Mussels are delish!! Growing up my mom would cook them fresh when we'd bring them home. I remember having them a few different ways. White wine, butter herb sauce with pasta. In bouillabaisse. And broiled with butter and breadcrumbs and cocktail with parmesan. I wish I lived closer!!! I also miss the fishing, clamming and oysters off the beach!!!

[WSU]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

[sled]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

where do you live?

[lokidog]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

Mooring buoys are a great place to find them and most people will be happy if you are cleaning their buoy.

[JimmyHoffa]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

rocks, piers, pipe inlets/outlets, ship ballast 

[WSU]

Olympia but spend a fair amount of time in copalis.

[sled]

Olympia but spend a fair amount of time in copalis.

if you were up north I could help you.

[sled]

So tonight I ate one limit of mussels myself.  I diced 4  shallots, 1 head of garlic, 1 table spoon Tyme leaves, a large handful of fresh parsley.
Melted butter, then threw In shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme. Cook till onions transparent, then add one can of diced tomatoes, and 1 and 1/2 cups white wine.  Bring to boil then throw mussles I for 5 to 7 min until all opened.  Done.  A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

[dscubame]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

I have found Penn Cove to be the favorite IMO.  I was in Costco the other day and they had bags of Penn Cove.  Not the same as getting them yourself I understand.  A buddy of mine a ferry boat captain would get us 50lb bags of those delicious bivalves.

[The scout]

mussels are pretty good but hardly worth the work, by the time you de-beard them and wash them. lots of work for what you get. virtually have unlimited amounts of oysters, clams and mussels. usually eat mussels a few times a year, but always prefer oysters and steamers. did you find it worth the work sled? oysters on the bbq are my favorite

[sled]

mussels are pretty good but hardly worth the work, by the time you de-beard them and wash them. lots of work for what you get. virtually have unlimited amounts of oysters, clams and mussels. usually eat mussels a few times a year, but always prefer oysters and steamers. did you find it worth the work sled? oysters on the bbq are my favorite

yes for sure!!  I'm going to get them again soon.

[The scout]

awsome they are the easiest to get also, you don't need a low tide to get them