The Town of Greenwich, CT
101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
ph: (203) 622-7700
Shellfish Bed Status
Notice - Oysters may be taken from Greenwich Waters for the 2009 - 10 season.  

You must have a valid shellfish permit and adhere
to the quantities allowed in the regulations.  

Currently there is a maximum limit of 24 oysters per permit per day.


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 2009-10 for more information.



Current Status as of November 20, 2009
Bed Status
Reason for Closure
Expected Re-opening
A
Closed
End of Season
mid November
B
Closed
End of Season
mid November
C
Open
 
 
D
Open
 
 
E
Open
 
 
F
Open
 
 
G
Closed
Approval pending
not scheduled
H
Closed
>0.5" rainfall
11/30/09