General
Information
The Shellfish Department’s primary
function is to provide, protect, and nourish the shellfisheries in the
Town of
Truro
. The main duties include the following:
Purchasing and planting of shellfish stock for the public shellfish beds
(there are no private shellfish beds in the Town of Truro); Protection of
public shellfish beds from predators including moon snails, green crabs,
and starfish; Patrol of shellfish flats to enforce shellfish regulations
(illegal taking of shellfish; and Water quality testing of shellfish beds
with the state Division of Marine Fisheries.
Regulations
Please
click here to view the complete list of Shellfish regulations
Permit Information
You must have a valid permit with
you while shellfishing and display it to the shellfish Warden on demand.
Please
click here for permit and fee information
Recreational Shellfish Season
In general, the harvesting season
shall extend from November 1 to April 30 dependent upon levels of
pollution, as established by the Commonwealth. The Warden has discretion as to when to
open and close the harvesting season subject to consultation with the
Shellfish Advisory Committee. The
Warden is empowered to order a mid-winter closure at times he deems best
to preserve the brood stock.
Shellfish Area Maps
Pamet Harbor
Shellfish Area
Location of
Shellfish Species in Pamet Harbor
Regional Eelgrass
Coverage
Documents and Forms of Interest
Shellfish Management Plan
Surf Clam Restoration
Project
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