2024 Shellfish Licenses

The Department of Marine Resources has granted Shellfish Licenses for 2024 to the Towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle as follows:

Resident Commercial 16 - $152.00
Non-Resident Commercial 14 - $252.00
Resident Recreational 25 - $12.00
Non-Resident Recreational 10 - $17.00

WHEN: Monday June 3rd, 2024 at 10AM
WHERE: All licenses will be sold at the Damariscotta Town Office (21 School St, Damariscotta)

GRANDFATHERED COMMERCIAL LICENSES will be available for purchase starting on Thursday, May 22 nd , at 8:00 AM. Any applicant who purchased a 2023 Commercial shellfish license for Damariscotta / Newcastle prior to 09/05/2023 is eligible to purchase a grandfathered license for 2024 until Thursday, May 30th, at 5:00 PM.

If eligible applicants present at 10AM on June 3rd, outnumber the number of licenses available, a lottery will be held immediately.

*Applicants must complete a written application and provide proof of residency and identification. Please call the Damariscotta Town Office with any questions. 563-5168