Shellfish Constable

*** MISSION STATEMENT ***

The Newbury Shellfish Department's mission is to support Newbury's shellfishing industry by protecting the public from contact with any shellfish that may carry contamination. The Newbury Shellfish Department strives to provide a safe, clean and sustainable shellfish industry program for the Town of Newbury. This mission is accomplished by working with the Town of Newbury Shellfish Rules and Regulations and in agreement with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Conditional Management Plan.

*** CURRENT FLATS STATUS *** 

N4 Newbury clam flats are currently OPEN.

N2 Merrimack River (Conditionally Restricted Area) is OPEN.

***NOTATIONS ***

Providing the absence of a mandated rainfall closure,  the Newbury Flats will be open Sunday, April 21, 2024.

When the Newbury Flats status is OPEN, digging activity is restricted to the period between 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset.

FOR 24 HOUR CLAM FLATS STATUS REPORT, CALL (978) 356-6671. The information in this report supersedes any other status reports.

[Last updated: 04/20/2024 08:30hrs.]