A shellfish permit is required to collect shellfish. To purchase a shellfish license, please go to Wellfleet's Town Hall (second floor) or the Beach Sticker House located on the pier during the summer. 

You may also choose to request a permit by mail.  Please send the following to Wellfleet Town Hall, Attn. Shellfish Permits, 300 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA, 02667:

  • Check or money order for the appropriate amount made out to the Town of Wellfleet;
  • Copy of the applicant's driver's license if residency is claimed;
  • Description of eye color, hair color, height & weight; and
  • A self addressed stamped envelope

Shellfish permits must be renewed each year and the fees are as follows:

Annual Non-Commercial Permits (Valid January 1 - December 31)   
Resident or Taxpayer (and immediate family members) 
$25.00
Senior Resident or Taxpayer (65 years and older)
$5.00
Non-resident or Non-taxpayer      
$125.00
Eel Permit
$3.00
Seasonal Non-Commercial Permits (Valid June 1 - September 30)  
Resident or Taxpayer (and immediate family members)  
$15.00
Non-resident or Non-taxpayer
$40.00
Commercial Permits 

Resident (see 4.1.1)

$100.00

Resident (see 4.1.1) over 65 years old     

$15.00

Junior Resident (see 4.1.1) Commercial 

$50.00

Eel Permit

$3.00