The USVI’s annual closure for whelk (topshell), a popular local shellfish. Open as of today.
Fishing Season
US Virgin Islands Whelk Closed Season
Territory-wide US Virgin Islands
Closed season
US Virgin Islands Whelk Closed Season 2027 Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2027 Open · closes April 1, 2027
As published by USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife before you fish.
Future editions
- 2028 — Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2028 · provisional
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