Status by phone only. Call before you go.
Areas & maps
Conditionally approved recreational beds (see town map)
Permits & fees
| Permit fee | Regulations say only "the current permit fee" (amount not stated) — call the Town Clerk |
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Limits by species
| All species combined | 5 gallons per permit per day |
|---|---|
| Hard clams | must not pass a 1½" inside-diameter ring |
| Oysters | must not pass a 2¾" inside-diameter ring |
| Species allowed | hard clams, oysters, soft-shell/steamer clams, blue mussels |
| Gear | teeth/prongs at least 1" apart |
Season & hours
No shellfishing sunset to sunrise. No season dates stated in the regulations. Red flags (closed) / white flags (open) at Norwalk Marine Police dock, Veterans Memorial Park and Calf Pasture Beach pier.
Rain closure rules
Health Dept rain gauge determines status of conditional areas in Norwalk, Darien and Westport under an MOU with the Bureau of Aquaculture.
Where to buy a permit
An authorized permit seller, with proof of residence and age (per regulations; sellers not listed). Call the Town Clerk to confirm where to buy.
Notes & sources
Regulations are an OCR of a scanned, undated 1-page PDF (file created May 23, 2024) that the official Norwalk Health Dept page links as current. Ring sizes checked visually. No fees or season dates in the document.
What’s open this weekend
Every Thursday: which beds are posted open, closures after rain, and season changes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.