I love collecting mussels. These pics are from a couple weeks ago when me and my girlfriend went down south. Was a lot of fun, mix of work and play. We actually got approached by a fish and game officer, so I was happy that I bought us both fishing licenses. Its worth it if you are going to collect mussels, because the fines are pretty intense. The limit for mussels is 10 lbs a person. Go at low or minus tide. Have fun!
Things to bring:
Gloves
Bucket
Fishing license
Old screwdriver (for prying them off the rocks), don’t use your pocketknife, I broke mine collecting mussels.
I just heard an interesting story, that mussel fisherman down south used to save the threads from the mussel “beards” and make gloves out of them. Pretty cool, and makes sense, they are some strong threads.
umm, can you please share where did you go for this bounty foraging?
it looks like you came into my dream which i always wish it to come true, badly.
thanks!
I really love mussels but have never considered foraging for them. I’ve seen them all along the coast, though. Are there things that you need to look out for when hunting them?
I saw you speak last month at the SF Public Library and was really impressed. Your work sounds really cool! Thanks.
Can’t share my spots, but explore and I’m sure you’ll find your own.
Stevie
You should try it. The wild mussels have a really great flavor, makes cultivated seem bland by comparison.
Thanks
Iso