There has been confusion in years past regarding the Opening Day of Scallop season in East Hampton Town Waters. Since last Scallop season, the Town of East Hampton has updated the Town Code such that both Town and Trustee regulations align regarding opening day.
Opening Day for Scallop Season 2025 will be Nov. 9, 2025.
Town Code was amended Oct. 8, 2024 and now reads as follows:
§ 213-12 Escallops
Escallops may be taken during the period, the beginning of which shall be determined by Town Board resolution under § 213-18, Special authority, or in the alternative, if no such resolution is passed for the upcoming season, from sunrise on the first Sunday following the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation opening date until sunset on March 31. Both dates are inclusive in each year, and the harvesting period shall apply in Town waters as defined in § 246-2 of Chapter 246, Waterways and Boats. Bay escallops shall not be taken on Sunday by use of a dredge or other mechanical device operated by power.
