Maryland Shellfish Advisory and Maps

📞 Shellfish Closure Line Update

The 1-800-541-1210 phone number will no longer be in service effective October 31, 2025.

Starting November 1, 2025, please use the number below to access the Shellfish Closure Line:

➡️ 410-537-4450

Please update any saved contacts or references to the old number before this date.

MDE Shellfish Harvesting Waters Conditional Closure Log for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
River System	Restricted Dates	Reopening Date
Area 1 - Cuckold Creek	9/23/26 - 9/25/26	9/26/26
Area 6 - Patuxent River	9/23/26 - 9/25/26	9/26/26

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