Recreational Shellfishing
Recreational Shellfishing: A long and valued tradition on Cape Cod.
Recreational permits are for non-commercial use only; these permits are issued to allow you to enjoy the activity of shellfishing as well as the fruits of your labor!
Not sure where to go shellfishing; how to obtain a license or what equipment you may need? The answer to these and many more questions are available in our frequently asked questions section.
- Tide Tables
- How to Read a Tide Chart
- Quahog Relay Info Sheet
- Local Weather ( No shellfising below 28 degrees F )
- Shellfishing Policy & Regulations updated
- Recreational fishing hand-out/map -
- Boater's Guide to Aquaculture Gear - Brochure guide by: Jordan Halloran ~Americorps Cape Cod
- Landings/Area Map
- Guidelines for safe shellfish harvest
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 Safe Shellfish for Recreational Harvest | 1.08 MB |
| Quahog Relay Bullet Points | 173.43 KB |
| 2024 Quahog Relay Area Map | 157.02 KB |
| How to Read a Tide Chart | 208.23 KB |
| Shellfishing Policy & Regulations 4-21-2026 | 1.74 MB |
| shellfishing_policy_and_regulations_12-3-24_and_12-17-2024.pdf | 1.66 MB |
| 2026 Rec. Shellfishing Handout | 439.24 KB |
| 2026 Rec. Permit Application | 262.02 KB |