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Checking the latest posted status… (if this doesn’t update, call the hotline).
Hotline — call before you go203-256-3074
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 Information here is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind, and may be out of date or wrong.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
| Area | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sasco Hill Beach recreational bed | Call hotline | town status image (undated) |
Conditionally approved growing area at Sasco Hill Beach
Permits & fees
| Resident | $25 |
|---|---|
| Senior 60+ | $15 |
| Non-resident | $50 |
Limits by species
| Limits | Quantity and size limits apply — see town Shellfish Program page |
|---|
Season & hours
Year-round when open.
Rain closure rules
>1.5" in 24 h; rainfall closures typically last at least 7 days. Only the Bureau of Aquaculture can open/close beds.
Where to buy a permit
Conservation Department, Sullivan Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Rd; online via town WebTrac.
Notes & sources
Proof of CT residency required. Town offers email bed-status alerts.
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