Division of Marine Fisheries: Open to Shellfishing 11/15/2019

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, Section 74A, the Division of Marine Fisheries has re-examined a portion of Nasketucket Bay (BB:21) known as Shaw’s Cove (BB:21.4). As a result of further testing, the Division has determined that the area known as Shaw’s Cove (BB21.4) shall be absorbed into BB:21.0 . 

The below defined area may be opened to the harvest of shellfish for direct human consumption subject to local rules and regulations under authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, section 52. 

Redefined: CLASSIFICATION: APPROVED Status: Open To Shellfishing BB21.0 Nasketucket Bay

The official document from the Division of Marine Fisheries can be read HERE