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Clam Flat Status ~ Call 1-800-43-CLAMS

Updated November 20, 2009. All areas except the Approved areas of the Atlantic Coast are closed because of rainfall and high bacteria levels.  For more information and updates, call the Clam Flat Hotline at 1-800-43-CLAMS. The next scheduled update for this web page is November 25, 2009. This web page is not updated on weekends.

 
Hampton Harbor
Little Harbor
Great Bay
Little Bay
Bellamy River
Atlantic Coast (nearshore)
Atlantic Coast (offshore)
Upper
Lower
Softshell Clam Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open (Sat. only)* Open (Sat. only)*
American Oyster Closed* Closed* Closed Closed Closed Closed Open* Open*
Blue Mussel Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Open
Razor Clam Closed* Closed* Closed Closed Closed Closed Open* Open*
Surf Clam, Quahog Closed* Closed* Closed* Closed* Closed* Closed* Open Open (bait only)
Weekly Closure Comments Heavy rainfall on 11/14/09 and high bacteria levels measured during the week of 11/16/09. Heavy rainfall on 11/14/09 and high bacteria levels measured during the week of 11/16/09. Heavy rainfall on 11/14/09 and high bacteria levels measured during the week of 11/16/09. Heavy rainfall on 11/14/09 and high bacteria levels measured during the week of 11/16/09. Heavy rainfall on 11/14/09 and high bacteria levels measured during the week of 11/16/09. None. Recreational harvest of surf clams and quahogs is limited to approved waters within 500 feet of the low tide line.  Harvest of these species in the offshore area (seaward of the 500 line) is restricted to licensed bait harvesters.

* This species is either scarce or not present in the area indicated.

CLAM FLAT HOTLINE: The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department maintains a toll-free number (1-800-43-CLAMS) residents may call to learn the status of the clam flats, oyster beds, and other shellfish harvesting areas.

Areas labeled as "open" are subject to temporary closures as a result of weather and other factors. Before you go shellfishing, always call the Clam Flat Hotline at 1-800-43-CLAMS to make sure your area is open.

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