Clam Flat Status ~ Call 1-800-43-CLAMS
Updated February 3, 2012. For more information and updates, call the Clam Flat Hotline at 1-800-43-CLAMS. The next scheduled update for this web page is February 10, 2012. This web page is not updated on weekends or holidays; call the Clam Flat Hotline at 1-800-43-CLAMS.
Hampton Harbor |
Little Harbor |
Great Bay |
Little Bay |
Bellamy River |
Atlantic Coast (nearshore) |
Atlantic Coast (offshore) |
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Upper |
Lower |
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| Softshell Clam | Open (Sat. only)* |
Open (Sat. only)* |
Open (Sat. only)* |
Open (Sat. only)* |
Open (Sat. only)* |
Closed |
Open (Sat. only)* |
Open (Sat. only)* |
| American Oyster | Open* |
Open* |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open* |
Open* |
| Blue Mussel | Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
| Razor Clam | Open* |
Open* |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
Open* |
Open* |
| Surf Clam, Quahog | Open* |
Open* |
Open* |
Open* |
Open* |
Closed* |
Open |
Open |
| Weekly Closure Comments | None. |
None. |
None. |
None. |
Rainfall on January 26-27, 2012. |
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 ft line) is restricted to licensed bait harvesters. |
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* This species is either scarce or not present in the area indicated.
 Photo courtesy of Chris Nash |
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.
Other shellfishing information:
- Shellfishing regulations, season dates, and licensing info from NH Saltwater Fishing Digest
- NH Department of Environmental Services - Shellfish Program (tel. 603-559-1509)
- Maps of all open/closed areas in the coastal region
- How to dig softshell clams
- How to improve oyster beds
- Oyster shell recycling program (UNH)
- Shellfish consumption guidelines (DES)
- Red Tide Resource Center
