2009 Guide to Shellfishing Along the Coast of Connecticut
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1 FISHERIES FACTSHEET 2009GuidetoShellfishing AlongtheCoastofConnecticut TessaS.Getchis ConnecticutSeaGrantExtension UniversityofConnecticut Sea Grant is a unique partnership between the nation s universities and its primary ocean agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Connecticut Sea Grant,basedattheUniversity of Connecticut, collaborates with maritime industries and coastal communities to identify needs, and fund research, outreach, and educational activities that have special relevance to Connecticut and Long Island Sound.Itsmissionistofoster thewiseuseandconservation of our nation s coastal and marineresources. Contactbytelephone: (860) Connecticut Sea Grant College Program The University of Connecticut 1080 Shennecossett Road Groton, CT 06340
2 RulesandRegulations BeforeshellfishinginConnecticut,itisimportanttoreviewthe localrulesandregulations.shellfishingregulationsare establishedandenforcedtoprotecthumanhealthandalsoto preservethelivingmarineresourcesandecosystemwithinwhich theyexist.eachmunicipalitywithinthestatesetsitsown shellfisheriesregulationsincludingshellfishingspecies,size restrictions,harvestlimits,andclosures.thestateallows shellfishingbetweensunriseandsunsetandrecreationalseasons areyearroundwithafewexceptions. Thereareavarietyofimplementstotakeshellfish,suchas rakesortongs.thesetoolsmusthaveopeningsorspacing betweentheteethorprongsofoneinchorgreater.sometowns mayrestrictspecifictypes.tomeasureyourshellfish,besureto carrytheappropriateshellfishring,slotorgauge. PublicHealthandSeafoodSafety Harvestingislimitedto Approved or Conditionally Approved Open areas.periodically,shellfishingareasmaybe closedduetorainfallorpollutionevents.statusoftheseareas canbeobtainedbycallingthelocalshellfishinformationlineorby checkingwithstatussigns.statussignsarepostedattheseareas foryourconvenience.theseclassificationshavebeenestablished bythestatetominimizehealthrisks,andshellfishinginclosed areas(conditionallyapproved Closed,Restricted,andProhibited areas)whetherforbaitorpersonalconsumptionisillegal. Recreationalshellfishareintendedtobeconsumedbythe harvesterandfamilymembers.recreationalharvesterscannot offertheirshellfishforsaleorbarter.harvestersmusttakecare toproperlyhandletheircatch.shellfishshouldbepromptly refrigeratedinaself drainingcontainer.theyshouldneverbe storedinwaterorhungoverboardfromadockorboatsincethey arefilterfeedersandmayconcentratecontaminantsfromthat newenvironment. AHealthyEnvironment Intheinterestofpreventinggrowthofnon nativespecies, diseaseandparasites,noshellfishtakenfromororiginatingfrom areasoutsideoflongislandsoundmaybeplaced,planted,or disposedofinlongislandsoundanditstributarieswithout writtenapprovaloftheconnecticutdepartmentofagriculture, BureauofAquaculture.Theintroductionofnon nativeorganisms canbedamagingtothemarineenvironment. Thefollowingguidesummarizesrecreationalshellfishing informationforindividualmunicipalities.theconnecticutsea GrantExtensionProgramhasmadeeveryefforttoensurethe accuracyofthisinformation.contactyourlocalshellfish commissiontofindoutwheretopurchaseshellfishinglicenses, andtoreceivenotificationaboutshellfishgroundclosuresinyour area.enjoytheseason! SupplementaryInformation Foradditionalinformationonshellfisheriesregulations,contact: CTDepartmentofAgriculture,BureauofAquaculture (203) /fax(203) Aquaculture Fordetailedinformationonaccesstoshellfishingareasin Connecticut,downloadtheDepartmentofEnvironmental Protection scoastalaccessguide: PublicationReference Getchis,T.S.2009.AGuidetoRecreationalShellfishingin Connecticut.ConnecticutSeaGrantCollegeProgram.Groton,CT. CTSG 04 06R.6pp.
3 COMMON SHELLFISH SPECIES Eastern Oyster Crassostrea virginica The eastern oyster grows in intertidal and subtidal waters attached to rocks, pilings and shells. Oysters can attain a length of up to six inches. Hard, Round, or Quahog Clam Mercenaria mercenaria Quahogs are very common in Long Island Sound. This clam may grow to five inches and to greater than 30 years Soft shell, or Steamer Clam of age. Mya arenaria The soft shell clam is common in sandy and muddy bottoms. This clam digs a deep burrow and extends its long siphon to the surface to feed. Razor Clam, or Jackknife Clam Ensis directus Razor clams commonly inhabit the same sediment types as soft shell clams. These clams can grow up to ten inches in length. Surf Clam Spisula solidissima Surf clams are common in subtidal sandy areas. These clams can attain a length of up to eight inches. Blue Mussel Mytilus edulis The edible blue mussel is found throughout Long Island Sound. It attaches to most hard surfaces with its byssal threads. Bay Scallop Argopectin irradians irradians The bay scallop lives in estuaries and is commonly found in eelgrass beds. This scallop lives only two seasons, but its small meat (adductor muscle) is prized. Whelks, Conch or Scungilli Busycon species Several species of large edible snails are common in Long Island Sound. They are usually found on sandy bottoms. Recreational limit is 1/2 bushel per day.
4 RECREATIONALSHELLFISHPERMITFEES Thesefeesapplytoallshellfishwithexceptionofbayscallops* YEARLY MONTHLY BIWEEKLY WEEKLY DAILY TOWN resident adult resident senior resident child nonresident adult nonresident senior nonresident taxpayer resident adult nonresident adult resident adult nonresident Adult resident adult nonresident adult resident adult nonresident adult Branford Darien EastLyme Fairfield Greenwich Groton Guilford Madison Milford Norwalk Stamford Stonington Waterford Waterford/ EastLyme (NianticRiver) Westport free free free free free ** ** 1.00 free 1.00 ** ** free free free free **** free free 5.00 free free free free free free *** Note: Therearenoapprovedorconditionally approvedareasinbridgeport,clinton,easthaven,ledyard,montville,newhaven,newlondon,oldlyme, Stratford,Westbrook,andWestHaven.Thereisoneconditionally approvedareainoldsaybrook(calllarrybonin forinformation). * Seasonalfeesforbayscallopsareasfollows:$20.00(NianticRiver)and$15.00resident,$20.00non resident(stonington) ** Thereisnofeeforyouthunderage17(Westport),underage16(Darien)orunderage12(EastLymeandNianticRiver)thatwishtoharvestwithapermitted adult.dailyharvestlimitsforonepersonapply. *** Afeeof$20.00appliestoout of stateresidentonly(norwalk) **** Non residenttaxpayers(westport)overtheageof65andwishingtoharvestshellfishpayapermitfeeof$10.00,otherwisethefeeis$20.00.
5 RECREATIONALSHELLFISHSIZEandDAILYLIMITRESTRICTIONS HARDCLAM SOFTSHELL RAZORCLAM EASTERNOYSTER BLUEMUSSEL BAYSCALLOP TOWN size restriction (variable) harvest limit size restriction (length) harvest limit size restriction (length) harvest limit size restriction (length) harvest limit size restriction (length) harvest limit size restriction harvest limit Branford Darien EastLyme Fairfield Greenwich Groton Guilford >>non resident Madison Milford Norwalk Stamford Stonington Waterford Waterford/ EastLyme NianticRiver Westport * 1.5inches * * * 2inches * * * * * * * * * * 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 2inches 1.5inches 1.5inches 1.5inches 1.5inches 2inches 1.5inches 1.5inches *** 1.5inches 1.5inches 1.5inches 1.5inches 1.5inches 1.5inches 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/4bushel 1/4bushel 1/4bushel *** 1/2bushel n/a 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 3inches 4inches 4inches 4inches 4inches 3inches 3inches 4inches 1.5inches n/a NR 4inches 4inches 4inches 1/8bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/8bushel 1/8bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 3inches 3inches 3inches 3inches 3inch*** 3inches 3inches 3inches *** 3inches 3inches 3inches 3inches 3inches 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 30 1/4bushel 1/4bushel *** 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 30 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 2inches 2inches 2inches 2inches 1.5inches NR NR NR 2inches NR NR NR 2inches 1.5inches 1/4bushel 1/2bushel NR 1/2bushel 1/4bushel 1/4bushel 1/4bushel 1/4bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel 1/2bushel NR 1/2bushel ** **,*** **,*** 1/2bushel 1bushel 1/2bushel *Maynotpassthrougharingofoneandone halfinchesinternaldiameterand maynotbelessthanoneinchinthickness. Conversions **MustnotpassthroughatwoinchIDring&mustbeanadultwithaclearly definedgrowthring. 1bushel(U.S.,dry)=8gallons(U.S.,dry) ***Seasonalharvestonly,checkwithtownformoreinformation. 1/4bushel=1peck(U.S.,dry)=2gallons(U.S.,dry) NRNotrestricted 1inch=2.5centimeters
6 CONTACTINFORMATIONFORRECREATIONALSHELLFISHING TOWN COMMISSION CONTACT INFORMATION HOTLINE PERMITLOCATIONS Branford Darien EastLyme Fairfield Greenwich Groton Guilford Madison Milford Norwalk Stamford Stonington Waterford Waterford/ EastLyme (NianticRiver) Westport WilliamDavis DavidKnauf DonLanders/ SteveDinsmore TomSteinke RogerBowgen EdMartin AlisonVarian StephenNikituk Dept.ofAgriculture JohnFrank ArtGlowka DonMurphy DougLawson RickKanter/ PatrickKelly AliciaMozian (Conservation Director) (203) (203) (860) (860) (203) (203) (860) (203) (203) (203) (203) (203) (860) (860) (860) ext.3 (203) Office:(203) BranfordPoliceDepartment,ShellfishCommissionmembers DarienTownHall,HealthDepartmentRoom109 Localbaitandtackleshops,EastLymeTownHall,ShellfishWardenOfficeattheStateLaunchRamp ConservationDepartmentOffice,Poster shardware TownClerk soffice,sportsmen sdenincoscob TownPoliceStation,TownClerk soffice TownHall,CaptainMorgan sbait&tackle,guilfordlobsterpound TownClerk soffice,captainmorgan sbait&tackleatbeebemarinecenter PermitisnotrequiredinStatewaters.Nochargeforshellfishing.Mapsavailable. NorwalkHealthDepartment,Fisherman sworld(eastnorwalk),hillerbrothers(southnorwalk) TownClerk soffice.shellfishingisforstamfordresidentsonly Don sdock,wilcoxmarinesupply,greenhavenmarina Localbaitandtackleshops,WaterfordTownHall,RiversideGroceryonShoreRoad Localbaitandtackleshops,TownHall,ShellfishWardenOfficeattheStateLaunchRamp ConservationDepartment,WestportTownHall,Room205. *Permitswillbeavailableprimarilythroughamail inprocess.todownloadanapplication,visit ConservationDepartment and ShellfishCommission.
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