1986-1993-SHELLFISH-GRANTS-MAPS REGULATIONS AND GENERAL INFO BLUE-GRAY BOOK

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1991 SHELLFISH MAPS The following numbers and descriptive paragraphs are for you to refer to so that you may determine the present classification status of a particular shellfishing area. The large number in the left margin refers to a number on the maps of Waquoit and/or Popponesset Bay . The short narrative tells you the classification status of the area and a detailed description of the area (for legal purposes). It is particularly important for you to be aware of the areas designated as cortarrsnation areas and areas planted with contaminated shellfish. Severe legal penalties can be inflicted on p:.ople found fishing in these areas, as well as the possibility of contracting an illness from consuming shellfish from that area. If you have any questions, call the shellfish department at 539-1439 and I will answer any questions you might have. Contaminated Shellfish Area - All Shellfishing is PROHIBITED in the following areas until further notice: Popponesset Bay Mashpee River - The waters and flats and all tributaries thereto of the Mashpee River in the Town of Mashpee, north of a line drawn west for a distance of 90 meters from the orange marker located at "Orsini Beach" to an orange marker on the west shore of the Mashpee River. Santuit River/Shoestring Bay-The waters and flats and tributaries of Shoestring Bay and Santuit River in the Towns of Mashpee and Barnstable north of a line drawn from the "NO SHELLFISHING" sign at the pier at the end of Simons Narrows Road in Mashpee, to the "NO SHELLFISHING" sign at the Town way to the water off Santuit Road in Barnstable. Seasonal Contaminated Shellfish Area - All shellfishing is PROHIBITED in the following area from May 1 through November 1, (with possible extension) until further notice: 2 Popponesset Bay Mashpee River - The waters and flats and all tributaries thereto of the Mashpee River in the Town of Mashpee south of a line drawn from the orange marker at "Orsini Beach" west across the river for 90 meters to the orange marker on the west shore, then in a southerly direction along the high water mark to the tip of Punkhom Point, then in a northeasterly direction to the southwest tip of Gooseberry Island, then across the mouth of the Mashpee River to a sign on the southern tip of Mashpee Neck, then back along the high water mark to the point of origin at the sign at Orsini Beach. Private Shellfish Grant Areas - Closed to All Public Shellfishing 3 These areas have been privately leased to individuals for the purpose of culturing shellfish. These areas will have their boundary lines marked with large yellow inflatable buoys marked "Private Shellfish Grant # ", and/or signs on the adjacent shoreline marked in a similar manner. Contaminated Shellfish Transplant Area - All shellfishing except for the taking of scallops during the appropriate season is PROHIBITED until further notice in the following areas: 4 Popponesset Bay The waters and flats and all tributaries thereto enclosed by a line drawn from the west end of the Popponesset Island Bridge at the high water mark on the northern side along the high water mark in a northerly direction to the sign on the beach in front of 199 Daniels Island Road, then along a line drawn from that sign across in a southerly direction to the sign placed on the northern tip of Popponesset Island,