Shellfish Permit Information & Fees
***The Shellfish Department will be practicing social distancing of six feet between people, which means that we will ask you to move away as we inspect your catch.***
You must have your current year shellfish license with you.
2024 Recreational Shellfishing Permit Fees
Annual Permits (Jan.1-Dec. 31)
Resident or Taxpayer $70.00
Resident or Taxpayer over 65 years old $30.00
Nonresident or Nontaxpayer $220.00
Massachusetts Resident Veteran Permit* $70.00
Massachusetts Resident Veteran Permit over 65 years old * $30.00
Town of Wellfleet Employee $70.00
Town of Wellfleet Employee over 65 years old $30.00
Seasonal Noncommercial Permits (June 1 – Sept. 30)
Resident or Taxpayer $50.00
Non-resident or Non-taxpayer $95.00
Massachusetts Resident Veteran Permit* $50.00
Town of Wellfleet employee $50.00
Replacement Fee (for all categories) $ 30.00
*To enjoy the Massachusetts Veteran Discount, applicants must provide:
1. A Massachusetts license bearing the Veteran seal,
2. A Massachusetts license and a DD-214 form
3. A Massachusetts license and a Veteran ID card issued by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
2024 Commercial Shellfishing Permit Fees (on sale Dec. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2024 ONLY)
Resident $310.00
Senior Resident (65 years or older) $60.00
Junior Resident (14-16 years old) $110.00
Eel Permit $3.00
Replacement Fee (for all categories) 20.00
*Wellfleet residents and taxpayers must provide proof of residency or real estate tax bill at time of purchase.
* Commonwealth of Massachusetts veterans are entitled to resident permit rates for recreational shellfishing permits upon showing their Veteran’s ID card.