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Shellfishing
Shellfishing
Want to have some local clams for dinner? Go dig your own! Just be sure to follow the rules and regulations below.
The Town of New Shoreham is authorized to regulate the taking of shellfish and other fish in the Great Salt Pond.
No one may take shellfish from Great Salt Pond
without first obtaining a license
. To obtain a license you must appear in person at the Harbormaster's office, with a photo ID.
You must have your license on you while shellfishing.
You may not store or hang shellfish in any container anywhere in the pond.
You may not dig in or take shellfish from any of the closed areas.
Digging in barrier grass is prohibited.
You may only dig between sunrise and sunset.
Using SCUBA equipment or breathing apparatus to take shellfish is prohibited.
Shellfish must me measured before being places in a basket/bag/container.
Harbor's Department employees patrol the grounds daily and will enforce all regulations.
To find out what areas of the pond are open to shellfishing, and hours for obtaining a license, contact the Harbor's Department at 401-466-3204
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