Maryland Department of the Environment

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 Maryland Shellfish Advisory and Maps

MDE Shellfish Harvesting Waters Conditional Closure Log
for Friday, September 19, 2025
River SystemRestricted DatesReopening Date
Area 13 - Wicomico RiverSeptember 19-20, 2025September 21, 2025
Area 14 - Big Annemessex RiverSeptember 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Area 15 - Pocomoke Sound: Ape Hole CreekSeptember 19, 2025September 20, 2025
Area 17 - Nanticoke RiverSeptember 19-20, 2025September 21, 2025

Conditional closures are based on an analysis of NOAA rainfall data as shown in the following regional graphic.

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Maryland's Shellfish Harvesting and Closure Map​​


Emergency Closures

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Recent Shellfish Reclassifications​​​

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Maryland Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230