Salt Pond Sunday

Shellfishing at Salt Pond has become a tradition for many individuals. Most popular in the summer months for quahogs and in the fall for oysters. Salt Pond is open to shellfishing on Sundays only at the designated times and location. Please be aware of the open and closure signs. If there is a "closed" to shellfish sign, this is because it is currently unsafe to harvest and consume shellfish. If there is no time listed on the schedule, then shellfishing is open one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset, as long as the estuary is open. Please note if a closure sign is posted the harvest of shellfish is prohibited. 

View the 2026 Salt Pond Sunday Schedule 

• Limit: one level peck basket (10- quarts) per permit per week 
• Shellfishing ONLY in designated area during posted dates/times 
• Shellfishing is PROHIBITED when closures are posted
• Shellfish permits are required and shall be carried while shellfishing 
• Having a shellfish gauge is required when on the flats
• No dry digging if air temperature is below 28º F 
• Minimum size for quahogs: 1 inch thick at the hinge 
• Minimum size for oysters: 3 inches in longest diameter 
• Minimum size for razor clams: 5 inches in the longest diameter
• Minimum size for soft shell clams (steamers): 2 inches in the longest diameter
• Oyster harvest prohibited May 1 – Oct. 31 

Please review the Shellfish Regulations before being engaged in any shellfishing activities. Any violations may result in a citation. Regulations can be found under the Recreational Shellfish Permits tab on our website.

Please contact the Shellfish Constable for any related questions.