Portions of the West Arm of Lagoon Pond Closed to Shellfishing

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 130, Section 74A, the Division of Marine Fisheries has examined the waters of Lagoon Pond (V11), in the Towns of Tisbury and Oak Bluffs. The Division has determined that portions of the West Arm of Lagoon Pond in the Town of Tisbury no longer meet the NSSP bacterial requirements for their current classifications. Therefore, the classifications of Prime Marine (V:11.6),  South of Ferry Boat Island (V:11.7), and the westernmost portion of V:11.0 in the West Arm of Lagoon Pond will be changed to “PROHIBITED” with a status of closed to the taking of all shellfish as of sunrise on December 3, 2019.  
 
Therefore, under authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 130, Section 74A, the classification of the below-defined area has been changed to “PROHIBITED” with a status of "CLOSED TO SHELLFISHING". Digging, harvesting or collecting and/or attempting to dig, harvest or collect shellfish and the possession of shellfish from the below-defined area are prohibited. 
 
Under authority of 322 CMR 7.01(7) all permits issued thereunder are hereby conditioned to prohibit the taking, selling or possession of shellfish from the below-defined area. 
 
RECLASSIFICATION/REDEFINITION  CLASSIFICATION: PROHIBITED Status: Closed to the Taking of All Shellfish 
 
This area redefinition combines V:11.4, V:11.6, V:11.7, and the portion of V:11.0 requiring a reclassification to PROHIBITED with the former V:11.3 to create a redefined V:11.3. 
 
Daniel J. McKiernan Acting Director 
 
 Charles D. Baker Governor Karyn E. Polito Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Theoharides Secretary Ronald S. Amidon Commissioner Mary-Lee King Deputy Commissioner