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Shellfish Bed Status
Notice - As of March 1, 2009
Oysters may be taken from Greenwich Waters for the remainder of the 2008- 09 season.  You must have a valid shellfish permit and adhere to the quantities allowed in the regulations.  
No oysters less than 3" in  length may be taken.

When shellfish areas are opened, closed, or reopened, announcements will be made through the local news and the Shellfish Hotline (622-7777).

Two signs at Greenwich Point, one located north of the entrance booth and the other west of the OG Boat Club, show the open/closed status for areas A, B, C, & F.

A red flag will be flown from each island when their respective areas, D or E, are closed.

Please read the Shellfishing Rules and Regulations for 2008-09 for more information.



Current Status as of June 26, 2009
Bed Status
Reason for Closure
Expected Re-opening
A
Closed
End of Season
End of October
B
Closed
End of Season
End of October
C
Closed
Rain >3.5"
TBD
D
Closed
End of Season
Mid-September
E
Closed
Rain >3.5"
TBD
F
Closed
End of Season
September 2009
G
Closed
Approval pending
not scheduled
H
Closed
> 0.5" rainfall
TBD




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