Maryland Shellfish Advisory and Maps
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📞 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.
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MDE Shellfish Harvesting Waters Conditional Closure Log
for Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
| River System | Restricted Dates | Reopening Date |
| Area 8 - Miles River: Leeds Creek, Miles River | June 24-25, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
| Area 13 - Wicomico River | June 24-26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
| Area 14 - Big Annemessex River | June 24-26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
| Area 15 - Pocomoke Sound: Ape Hole Creek | June 24-26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
| Area 17 - Nanticoke River | June 24-26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
| Area 18 - Little Annemessex River | June 24-26, 2026 | June 27, 2026 |
Conditional closures are based on an analysis of NOAA rainfall data as shown in the following regional graphic.
