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Shellfish Bed Status
When shellfish areas are opened, closed, or reopened, announcements will be made through the local news and the Shellfish Hotline, 203-622-7777 and this webpage. Recreational areas A and B are closed following rainfall greater than 1.5 " in 24-hours for a period of 8 days. Two signs at Greenwich Point, one located north of the entrance booth and the other west of the OG Boat Club, show the open/closed status for areas A, B, C, and F.
**Shellfishing limited due to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 access to Greenwich Point is restricted. Based on this Recreational Shellfishing will only be allowed for those people with valid shellfish permits Monday through Friday in Shellfish Areas A and B. Click on this link to see the current hours and what you need to do to access Greenwich Point.
Shellfish Bed Status
| As of September 12, 2022 |
Status | Reason for Closure | Expected Re-Opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area A | Closed | End of Season | November 2022 |
Area B |
Closed | End of Season | November 2022 |
| Area C |
Open | ||
| Area D |
Open | ||
| Area E |
Open | ||
| Area F |
Open | ||
| Area G |
Closed | To be determined | |
| Area H |
Closed | > 3.0" rainfall | To be determined |