Call hotline
Status by phone only. Call before you go.
Hotline — call before you go203-838-9807
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 Information here is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind, and may be out of date or wrong.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
Town recreational area along the eastern shore of Long Neck Point
Permits & fees
| Darien/Stamford resident | $20 |
|---|---|
| Senior resident 65+ | Free |
| Non-resident | $40 |
Limits by species
| All shellfish combined | ½ bushel (4 gal) per day |
|---|---|
| Hard clams | 1.5" min |
| Soft-shell clams | 1.5" min |
| Razor clams | 4" min |
| Mussels | 2" min |
| Oysters | 3" min |
Season & hours
No shellfishing sunset to sunrise.
Rain closure rules
Closed after 3" or more of continuous precipitation (town rules).
Where to buy a permit
Darien Health Department, 2 Renshaw Road (application form).
Notes & sources
Shares a hotline with Norwalk and Westport.
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