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Status by phone only. Call before you go.
Hotline — call before you goState table / town page header203-315-0678Town page: call daily before going203-315-3909
Health warning. Beds can close at any time for red tide / biotoxins (PSP), Vibrio risk, sewage or other emergency and administrative closures. Eating raw or undercooked shellfish carries risk. CT DoAg ↗
No warranty. Information here is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind, and may be out of date or wrong. We accept no liability for any harvest decision. The official hotline and town rules govern. Disclosures
Areas & maps
Areas shown on 2025 map; areas A, C, D and Thimble Island anchorage are private (no recreational harvest)
Permits & fees
| Resident | $10 |
|---|---|
| Non-resident | $50 |
| Non-resident daily | $10 |
| Branford seniors 65+ | No charge |
Limits by species
| Blue mussel | ¼ bu, 2" |
|---|---|
| Steamer clam | ¼ bu, 2" |
| Oysters | ½ bu, 3", cull on bed |
| Razor clam | ⅛ bu, 3" |
| Round clam | ½ bu, 1½" ring |
Season & hours
No shellfishing sunset to sunrise. Rivers and streams permanently closed.
Rain closure rules
Closures after heavy rainfall or sewer discharges. Open/closed sign at Limewood Beach.
Where to buy a permit
Town Clerk's office or a Commission member.
Notes & sources
Two numbers: 203-315-0678 is the state table / town page header listing; 203-315-3909 is the number the town page body says to call each day before going (unresolved which is current).
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