Shellfish Permits at Westport Outfitters

Published 08/17 by Westport Outfitters

Conservation Director Alicia Mozian has announced that the Westport Shellfish Commission has approved the sale of recreational shellfishing permits by Westport Outfitters. “Now anyone looking to buy a license to go clamming can purchase one other than through the mail or at Town Hall,” said Mozian. Westport Outfitters, located at 609 Riverside Ave. near the intersection with Charles Street behind Tutti Invitata and in front of the Black Duck, is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The phone number and directions to Westport Outfitters can be obtained at its Web site at www.westportoutfitters.com .

“The Shellfish Commission was happy to partner with Eric Johnson, proprietor of Westport Outfitters because it would make it that much easier for people to go clamming on the weekends,” Mozian said. “This way, those who decide to go shellfishing at the last minute after normal business hours of the Town Hall or on the weekends, can easily purchase a license. This will increase the number of licenses sold and reduce the number of violations. Also Mr. Johnson is very familiar with Westport and can guide people as to where to access the water either by land or sea.

He will be stocked with all the rules and regulations, tide charts and even clamming rings for purchase.” Johnson said, “I have always strived to make my business part of the community, so offering this value added service to Westport residents and others from in and around Fairfield County just seems like the natural thing to do.” Shellfishing permits are still offered at the Westport Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and through the mail by downloading an application, filling it out and mailing it in with the fee and required documentation.

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