Clam Flat Status ~ Call 1-800-43-CLAMS
Updated May 18, 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 May 25, 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) |
Closed |
Open (Sat. only) |
Open (Sat. only) |
Open (Sat. only) |
Open (Sat. only) |
Open (Sat. only)* |
Closed |
| American Oyster | Open* |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open* |
Closed |
| Blue Mussel | Open (Sat. only) |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Closed |
| Razor Clam | Open* |
Closed |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open |
Open* |
Closed |
| Surf Clam, Quahog | Open* |
Closed |
Open* |
Open* |
Open* |
Open* |
Open |
Closed |
| Weekly Closure Comments | None. |
Little Harbor is now closed for the season. Weather permitting, the area will reopen for harvest in late October or early November. |
None. |
None. |
None. |
None. |
Closed due to high levels of red tide toxin. |
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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
