Harvest area status

River or estuary

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Before harvesting shellfish for human consumption, farmers should confirm the status of the relevant harvest area. NSW Shellfish Program harvest areas can be viewed in the Fisheries NSW Spatial Data Portal

The harvest area status list may not always reflect the most recent closures or opening restrictions. It is not intended to be legally binding. Events leading to harvest area closures have an unpredictable nature and may occur at any time. System outages may also delay updates to the harvest area status list.

Subject to the above qualifications, the Food Authority regularly updates the current status of harvest areas. The date and time of the most recent update appears above.

Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Lower Nambucca

Reference
21734
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/05/2026 12:15pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/01/2026 11:00am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (01/04/2026 12:30pm)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Middle Nambucca

Reference
21733
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/05/2026 12:15pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/01/2026 11:30am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (29/01/2026 12:15pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2026 9:00am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (12/03/2026 11:15am)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/03/2026 9:30am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (01/04/2026 12:30pm)
Tweed River SP
Tweed River

Terranora Inlet

Reference
21993
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/05/2026 11:15am)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Bellinger River

Bellinger River

Reference
21992
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to Local Program failed to comply with their routine sampling regime. (05/05/2026 5:00pm)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Hanleys Point

Reference
21991
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (05/05/2026 5:00pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Goodnight Island

Reference
21903
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/05/2026 12:15pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/03/2026 3:15pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (28/04/2026 9:30am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Pindimar Bay

Reference
21990
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (30/04/2026 5:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Tea Gardens

Reference
21989
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (30/04/2026 5:00pm)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Kalang River

Kalang River

Reference
21988
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (30/04/2026 3:00pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Waterfall

Reference
21987
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/04/2026 11:45am)
Lake Conjola SP
Lake Conjola

Berringer Lake

Reference
21986
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/04/2026 10:30am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Lavender Point B

Reference
21985
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/04/2026 5:00am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Lavender Point A

Reference
21984
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/04/2026 5:00am)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Moonlight

Reference
21982
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (29/04/2026 2:15pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Rocky Point

Reference
21983
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (29/04/2026 2:15pm)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake B

Reference
21979
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (25/04/2026 12:15pm)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake A

Reference
21978
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (25/04/2026 12:15pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Coba Bay

Reference
21977
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/04/2026 10:30pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Upper Lavender Point

Reference
21975
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/04/2026 3:00pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Kimmerikong

Reference
21974
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/04/2026 2:30pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Marramarra

Reference
21973
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/04/2026 2:30pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Corrie Island

Reference
21767
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/04/2026 1:30pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/01/2026 3:45pm)
Patonga Creek SP
Patonga Creek

Patonga Creek

Reference
21972
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (23/04/2026 12:30pm)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake C

Reference
21971
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (23/04/2026 12:15pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Riverside

Reference
16833
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/08/2025 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (12/12/2020 12:01am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (16/12/2020 12:01am)
  • Precautionary closure due to reported sewage discharge in adjacent zone. (23/01/2021 10:30am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/02/2021 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 7:45pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (08/04/2021 11:30am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (17/04/2021 12:01pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/01/2022 7:45am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (03/02/2022 11:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (24/02/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (24/03/2022 8:00am)
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (24/05/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (11/07/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (03/09/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (24/10/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (03/02/2023 5:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (13/03/2023 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (05/04/2024 12:01am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (22/02/2025 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (21/03/2025 9:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (29/03/2025 2:30pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (27/04/2025 8:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (02/05/2025 12:30am)
  • Closed due to a closed inactive status being implemented. (14/08/2025 11:00am)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Murphys Bay

Reference
21969
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2026 5:45pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Rileys Island

Reference
21970
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2026 5:45pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Big Bay

Reference
21737
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2026 12:15pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/01/2026 4:30pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (12/03/2026 2:15pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/03/2026 2:00pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/04/2026 8:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Mangrove Island

Reference
21964
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2026 12:15pm)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Pelican Point

Reference
21963
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2026 12:15pm)
Manning River SP
Manning River

South Channel

Reference
21965
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2026 12:15pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Mullet Creek

Reference
21962
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2026 11:00am)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake

Wapengo Back Lake

Reference
21954
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (14/04/2026 10:00am)
Pambula River SP
Pambula River

Pambula Lake

Reference
21952
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/04/2026 11:15am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (09/04/2026 2:00pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Lower Limeburners Creek

Reference
21738
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/04/2026 1:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/01/2026 4:30pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/04/2026 8:00am)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake

Wapengo Front Lake

Reference
21946
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/04/2026 9:30am)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake

Top Lake

Reference
21936
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/04/2026 9:30am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (02/04/2026 2:15pm)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Stingray Creek

Reference
21939
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (06/04/2026 5:00pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Comerong Bay

Reference
21941
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/04/2026 10:30am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Crookhaven River

Reference
21942
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/04/2026 10:30am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Curleys Bay

Reference
21940
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/04/2026 1:15pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River

Berrys Bay

Reference
21943
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/04/2026 10:30am)
Tuross River SP
Tuross Lake

Kyla

Reference
21937
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (02/04/2026 2:15pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Honeymoon Bay

Reference
21938
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (02/04/2026 2:30pm)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake

Entrance

Reference
21935
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (02/04/2026 2:15pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Bensville

Reference
21926
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/03/2026 10:30am)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Hardys Bay

Reference
21925
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/03/2026 10:30am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Upper Honeymoon Bay

Reference
21911
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Precautionary closure due to reported sewage discharge in adjacent zone. (27/03/2026 1:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (27/03/2026 1:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Bundabah

Reference
21916
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (27/03/2026 3:30pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Carrington Bay

Reference
21918
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (27/03/2026 3:30pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Little Swan Bay

Reference
21917
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (27/03/2026 3:30pm)
Georges River SP
Georges River

Quibray Bay

Reference
21905
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/03/2026 5:00pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River

Zone 7 - The Canal

Reference
21902
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (26/03/2026 3:15pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Mooney Mooney Depuration Zone

Reference
21899
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (26/03/2026 1:45pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Porto Bay

Reference
21894
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/03/2026 1:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (24/03/2026 2:00pm)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Gogleys Lagoon

Reference
21741
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/03/2026 10:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (23/01/2026 3:15pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (02/02/2026 9:00am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/02/2026 2:00pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (12/03/2026 1:15pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Upper Limeburners Creek

Reference
21852
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (07/03/2026 5:00pm)
Georges River SP
Georges River

Woolooware Bay (Dep only)

Reference
21851
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (07/03/2026 12:30pm)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River

Richmond River

Reference
21816
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to Local Program failed to comply with their routine sampling regime. (20/02/2026 5:00pm)
Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay

Twofold Bay B

Reference
21815
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2026 7:15pm)
Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay

Twofold Bay A

Reference
21814
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2026 7:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Oyster Cove

Reference
21798
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/02/2026 10:15am)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake

Wallis Island

Reference
21532
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (31/01/2026 12:30pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/11/2025 3:30pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/01/2026 9:00am)
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (30/01/2026 10:15am)
Nelson Lagoon SP
Nelson Lagoon

Nelson Lagoon A

Reference
21754
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (28/01/2026 11:45am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Armstrong Depuration Zone - DEPURATION ONLY

Reference
21744
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (23/01/2026 3:15pm)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake

Cape Hawke

Reference
21531
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/01/2026 2:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/11/2025 3:30pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/01/2026 1:45pm)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake

Long Island

Reference
21528
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/01/2026 2:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/11/2025 10:30am)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/01/2026 1:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Cromartys Bay

Reference
21357
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/01/2026 4:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/08/2025 1:00pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/08/2025 12:30pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (12/09/2025 1:00pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/09/2025 8:00am)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/01/2026 9:45am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Upper Nambucca

Reference
21732
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/01/2026 11:30am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Zone 7D - Lower Karuah - DEPURATION ONLY

Reference
21725
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/01/2026 9:00am)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

New Entrance

Reference
21664
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/01/2026 12:15pm)
Wooli River SP
Wooli Wooli River

Wooli River

Reference
21638
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (05/01/2026 12:30pm)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

Zone 4 Spencers Creek - Depuration Zone

Reference
21636
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (05/01/2026 6:30am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Tilligerry Creek

Reference
21578
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (09/12/2025 12:01pm)
Jervis Bay SP
Jervis Bay

Callala

Reference
21566
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (27/11/2025 9:01am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Lemon Tree Passage

Reference
21381
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (28/08/2025 3:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Oakey Island

Reference
21380
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (28/08/2025 3:45pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Rawdon Island

Reference
16781
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to a closed inactive status being implemented. (14/08/2025 11:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (18/11/2020 5:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (16/12/2020 12:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 7:45pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (08/04/2021 11:30am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (17/04/2021 12:01pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/01/2022 7:45am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (03/02/2022 11:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (24/02/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (24/03/2022 6:30am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (07/04/2022 10:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (22/05/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (24/05/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (03/09/2022 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (25/03/2023 11:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (02/05/2025 12:30am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Swan Bay

Reference
13403
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (02/08/2025 9:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (04/10/2016 12:00pm)
  • Closed due to a closed inactive status being implemented. (19/01/2018 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (26/10/2020 5:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (30/08/2022 12:01pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (15/01/2025 10:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (27/04/2024 9:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (01/07/2025 12:01am)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Mitchells Island

Reference
20632
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/05/2025 7:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (08/01/2025 9:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Scotts Creek

Reference
17870
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/05/2025 7:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (22/11/2021 8:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Crisp Depuration Zone

Reference
20504
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (25/10/2024 8:45am)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

Clybucca Creek

Reference
20431
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (28/09/2024 5:00am)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River

Hunt Depuration Zone

Reference
19742
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (16/01/2024 9:00am)
Nelson Lagoon SP
Nelson Lagoon

Nelson Lagoon B

Reference
19316
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to a change in zone boundaries following the classification of an adjacent harvest area. (16/05/2023 9:46am)
Bermagui River SP
Bermagui River

Bermagui River

Reference
18966
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (30/01/2023 2:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (30/01/2023 9:00am)
Clarence River SP
Clarence River

Yamba Channel

Reference
16808
Pending
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to a closed inactive status being implemented. (08/11/2022 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to Local Program failed to comply with their routine sampling regime. (04/12/2020 5:00pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Bews Depuration Zone

Reference
17969
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (10/12/2021 12:01am)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

Fishermans Reach

Reference
09079
Not Active
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/03/2021 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to microbiological results of shellfish exceeding the maximum acceptable limit of this program. (24/01/2012 9:00am)
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (24/05/2012 10:00am)
  • Closed due to a closed inactive status being implemented. (17/07/2014 12:01am)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

Winkler Depuration Zone

Reference
15156
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (17/12/2018 9:00am)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River

Cardow Depuration Zone

Reference
07989
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (13/12/2010 9:00am)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River

Lawler Depuration Zone

Reference
09727
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (10/11/2012 9:00am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Forsters Bay - Depuration Only

Reference
17031
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (31/01/2021 7:00am)

DISCLAIMER: The NSW Food Authority attempts to ensure this information is updated regularly. Due to the unpredictable nature of events leading to harvesting closures, and the fact they may not always occur during business hours, the list may not always reflect the most recent closures and conditions and is not intended to be legally binding. Before harvesting shellfish for human consumption, farmers should confirm the status of the Harvest Area.