Marine Resources Department

**ANNOUNCEMENTS **

Seasonal Pump Out Services

Pump Out Services will begin on May 21, 2022 and run through October 10, 2022

Service will be available on Weekends & Holidays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm by calling the Fairhaven Harbormaster on VHF Channel 9 to make an appointment.  Please do not call the Town Hall, no one is available on the weekends.

Outer Harbor Shellfishing Closure

The Outer Harbor, areas B15.4 & B15.43 will remain temporarily closed per the Division of Marine Fisheries.  For more information or any inquiries regarding the closure please call Greg Sawyer at DMF, (508)990-2860.  

Shellfishing

Please note, you MUST have a 2022 Shellfish Permit beginning on January 3rd, issued by the Town of Fairhaven, to take part in shellfishing! Resident Non-Commercial & Non Resident Non-Commercial Shellfishing Permits are now available online by clicking this Unibank link.  You can also purchase at the Fairhaven Town Hall in the Selectmen's Office.  

Thank you and stay safe!