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.
2021 Recreational Shellfishing Permit Fees
Annual Permits (Jan.1-Dec. 31)
Resident or Taxpayer $60.00
Resident or Taxpayer over 65 years old $20.00
Nonresident or Nontaxpayer $210.00
Massachusetts Resident Veteran Permit* $60.00
Massachusetts Resident Veteran Permit over 65 years old * $20.00
Town of Wellfleet Employee $60.00
Town of Wellfleet Employee over 65 years old $20.00
Seasonal Noncommercial Permits (June 1 – Sept. 30)
Resident or Taxpayer $40.00
Non-resident or Non-taxpayer $85.00
Massachusetts Resident Veteran Permit* $40.00
Town of Wellfleet employee $40.00
Replacement Fee (for all categories) $ 20.00
*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
2021 Commercial Shellfishing Permit Fees (on sale Dec. 1, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2021 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.