Shellfishing in Swansea

Shell Fish Warden Phone Number

508-509-0787

Permits are available at Swansea Town Hall, 81 Main St. Swansea, MA

Please Note:  Resident Family Shellfish Permits are prorated for 2009 the fee is $35.

To obtain a permit you will need to provide:

1.  Valid identification.

2.  Proof of residence.

3.  Current tax bill / Utility bill.

4.  Permit fee made payable to the Town of Swansea.

Download the Shellfishing Regulations for the Town of Swansea (pdf required)

Download a non-commercial application here (pdf required)

Download a commercial license application here (pdf required) For Residents Only

To obtain a Commercial License you must have a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commercial Shellfish License.  A State license may be obtained at the Division of Marine Fisheries 1213 Purchase St. 3rd Floor New Bedford, MA.  Phone: 508-990-2860 (dial 0 for the operator)

Download a map of the designated shellfish areas in Swansea

All Notifications regarding the opening and closing of the shellfish beds will be posted on this web site as well as the department's official Twitter Home Page.  Follow these notifications on Twitter

You may direct any inquiries to the Shellfish Warden, Sgt. Daniel Lowney daniel.lowney@swanseapolice.com, or contact the shellfish warden by phone at  508-509-0787 (8am till midnight daily) or Swansea Police at 508-674-8464.