Statewide Shellfish Closure

In accordance with Chapter 130, Section 74A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Division of Marine Fisheries shall close all shellfish growing areas in the state as a precaution due to predicted heavy rainfall and high winds from Hurricane “Lee” expected to affect Massachusetts coastal areas on September 16, 2023.

Therefore, under authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 130, Section 74A, the status of the areas listed below will be changed to “Closed to Shellfishing” and closed to the taking of all shellfish except conch and scallop adductor muscle effective at sunset on Friday, September 15, 2023. Digging, harvesting or collecting and/or attempting to dig, harvest or collect shellfish and the possession of shellfish harvested from any Massachusetts waters during this closure is prohibited. For more details see below letter from DMF.