NOTICE: Update the Shellfishing Status

Ladies & Gentlemen:

In accordance with Chapter 130, Section 74A of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Division of Marine Fisheries has re-examined the waters of the below defined shellfish growing area in the South River (MB6.1) in the Towns of Marshfield and Scituate, classified as "CONDITIONALLY APPROVED" and in the “Closed to Shellfishing” status based on seasonal water quality changes and NSSP Mooring Area criteria. As a result of this examination, the Division has determined that the below defined area now meets the established criteria for the harvest of shellfish and has changed the status to "Open to Shellfishing" as of sunrise on November 1, 2023.

The below defined areas may be opened to the harvest of shellfish for direct human consumption subject to local rules and regulations under authority of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, Section 52.

CLASSIFICATION: CONDITIONALLY APPROVED

SEASONAL STATUS CHANGE Status: Open to Shellfishing

November 1 – May 31

All Dates Inclusive