Shellfishing
Nannie Island Oyster Reef Section Closed for Restoration Beginning November 1, 2021
New Hampshire Fish and Game is closing a 15-acre area to shellfish harvest to continue oyster reef restoration efforts. The closure will begin on Monday, November 1, 2021 and conclude on October 31, 2026.
- A shellfishing license is required to harvest clams or oysters; NH residents only. Resident Softshell Clam and Resident Oyster licenses are available to purchase online
- Clamming in New Hampshire (or call the Clam Flat Hotline: 1-800-43-CLAMS)
- Coastal boating & shore fishing access sites
- How to dig
The proper clam digging technique will help protect and improve our clam stocks!
- Lobster Reporting Programs
- Lobster Tomalley Advisory - July 18, 2008
- NH Saltwater Fishing Digest
- Red Tide Resource Center
- Shellfishing Maps
- Tide charts - Maineharbors.com
- Webcams, Coastal - Maineharbors.com
See also: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)