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Checking the latest posted status… (if this doesn’t update, call the hotline).
Hotline — call before you go203-245-5600 ext. 3
Health warning. Beds can close at any time for red tide / biotoxins (PSP), Vibrio risk, sewage or other emergency and administrative closures. Eating raw or undercooked shellfish carries risk. CT DoAg ↗
No warranty. Information here is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind, and may be out of date or wrong. We accept no liability for any harvest decision. The official hotline and town rules govern. Disclosures
Areas & maps
| Area | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Area A | Call hotline | listed under Approved Areas |
| Area B | Call hotline | |
| Area C | Call hotline | |
| Outer Clinton Harbor (Madison portion) | Call hotline |
Area A (Surf Club to Bassett Lane), Area B (East Wharf to Neptune Ave), Area C (West Wharf anchorage, 3" rain trigger), Outer Clinton Harbor seasonal (Madison portion)
Permits & fees
| Permit fee | Not published on the town pages we read |
|---|
Limits by species
| Limits | Not published on pages read |
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Season & hours
Year-round, sunrise to sunset. Rivers and streams closed. Hand or rake only; no dredges.
Rain closure rules
Area C has a 3" rain trigger (town page).
Where to buy a permit
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Notes & sources
State table lists 203-245-5600; town page gives ext. 3.
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