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.

Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay

Twofold Bay A

Reference
20849
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (02/03/2025 9:00am)
Nelson Lagoon SP
Nelson Lagoon

Nelson Lagoon A

Reference
20882
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/03/2025 1:00pm)
Patonga Creek SP
Patonga Creek

Patonga Creek

Reference
20881
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/03/2025 10:00am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Lower Nambucca

Reference
20862
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (09/03/2025 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (07/03/2025 9:30am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Middle Nambucca

Reference
20861
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (09/03/2025 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (07/03/2025 9:30am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Upper Nambucca

Reference
20860
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (09/03/2025 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (07/03/2025 9:30am)
Tweed River SP
Tweed River

Terranora Inlet

Reference
20857
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (09/03/2025 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (06/03/2025 3:00am)
Pambula River SP
Pambula River

Pambula Lake

Reference
20869
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (12/03/2025 10:30am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (10/03/2025 11:00am)
Georges River SP
Georges River

Quibray Bay

Reference
20878
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (11/03/2025 9:00am)
Georges River SP
Georges River

Woolooware Bay (Dep only)

Reference
20879
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (11/03/2025 9:00am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Gogleys Lagoon

Reference
20764
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/03/2025 9:30am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (31/01/2025 2:45pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/01/2025 9:00am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/02/2025 9:45am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Hanleys Point

Reference
20877
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (11/03/2025 9:30am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Stingray Creek

Reference
20876
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (11/03/2025 9:30am)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

New Entrance

Reference
20874
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2025 5:00pm)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

Zone 4 Spencers Creek - Depuration Zone

Reference
20875
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2025 5:00pm)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake

Long Island

Reference
20872
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2025 3:45pm)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake

Cape Hawke

Reference
20870
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2025 3:45pm)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake

Wallis Island

Reference
20871
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2025 3:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Carrington Bay

Reference
20811
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2025 10:15am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (12/02/2025 3:15pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/02/2025 2:45pm)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Mangrove Island

Reference
20868
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (07/03/2025 5:30pm)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Pelican Point

Reference
20867
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (07/03/2025 5:30pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Big Bay

Reference
20863
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to runoff from rainfall in upper catchment. (07/03/2025 11:15am)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Lower Limeburners Creek

Reference
20864
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to runoff from rainfall in upper catchment. (07/03/2025 11:15am)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Upper Limeburners Creek

Reference
20865
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to runoff from rainfall in upper catchment. (07/03/2025 11:15am)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake C

Reference
20859
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (07/03/2025 8:00am)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River

Richmond River

Reference
20858
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (07/03/2025 6:00am)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Kalang River

Kalang River

Reference
20855
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (05/03/2025 1:15pm)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake A

Reference
20853
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/03/2025 1:00pm)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake B

Reference
20854
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/03/2025 1:00pm)
Tuross River SP
Tuross Lake

Kyla

Reference
20820
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/03/2025 12:30pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2025 3:30pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (28/02/2025 11:45am)
Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay

Twofold Bay B

Reference
20850
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (02/03/2025 9:00am)
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. (22/02/2025 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)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Marramarra

Reference
20840
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/02/2025 9:15am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Armstrong Depuration Zone - DEPURATION ONLY

Reference
20839
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (22/02/2025 9:00am)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake

Wapengo Back Lake

Reference
20830
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/02/2025 11:45am)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake

Wapengo Front Lake

Reference
20829
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/02/2025 11:45am)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake

Entrance

Reference
20827
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/02/2025 11:15am)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake

Top Lake

Reference
20828
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/02/2025 11:15am)
Lake Conjola SP
Lake Conjola

Berringer Lake

Reference
20826
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2025 7:30pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Coba Bay

Reference
20824
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2025 1:30pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Mullet Creek

Reference
20825
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2025 1:30pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Porto Bay

Reference
20823
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2025 1:30pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Waterfall

Reference
20822
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2025 1:00pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River

Berrys Bay

Reference
20821
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2025 11:15am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Oakey Island

Reference
20818
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2025 11:45am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Upper Lavender Point

Reference
20777
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/02/2025 11:20am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/02/2025 2:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Bundabah

Reference
20806
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/02/2025 2:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Cromartys Bay

Reference
20809
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/02/2025 2:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Lemon Tree Passage

Reference
20808
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/02/2025 2:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Tilligerry Creek

Reference
20807
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/02/2025 2:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Zone 7D - Lower Karuah - DEPURATION ONLY

Reference
20810
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (11/02/2025 2:30pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Bensville

Reference
20786
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (09/02/2025 5:15am)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Hardys Bay

Reference
20787
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (09/02/2025 5:15am)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Murphys Bay

Reference
20785
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (09/02/2025 5:15am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Lavender Point B

Reference
20780
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/02/2025 12:01pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (06/02/2025 2:45pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Lavender Point A

Reference
20779
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/02/2025 2:45pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Upper Honeymoon Bay

Reference
20778
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/02/2025 2:45pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Curleys Bay

Reference
20776
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/02/2025 2:30pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Moonlight

Reference
20772
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/02/2025 10:00am)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Bellinger River

Bellinger River

Reference
20753
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to Local Program failed to comply with their routine sampling regime. (28/01/2025 5:00pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Rocky Point

Reference
20750
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (27/01/2025 9:30am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Crookhaven River

Reference
20749
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/01/2025 11:45am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Comerong Bay

Reference
20748
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (25/01/2025 12:00pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Honeymoon Bay

Reference
20744
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (23/01/2025 10:45am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River

Zone 7 - The Canal

Reference
20738
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (22/01/2025 1:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Little Swan Bay

Reference
20659
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (15/01/2025 10:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (09/01/2025 9:00am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Oyster Cove

Reference
20654
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (15/01/2025 10:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (09/01/2025 9:00am)
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. (15/01/2025 10:00pm)
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)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Corrie Island

Reference
20650
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (09/01/2025 9:00am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Tea Gardens

Reference
20651
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (09/01/2025 9:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Mitchells Island

Reference
20632
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (08/01/2025 9:00am)
Wooli River SP
Wooli Wooli River

Wooli River

Reference
20617
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (06/01/2025 11:30am)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Kimmerikong

Reference
20510
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (06/11/2024 10:15am)
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)
Jervis Bay SP
Jervis Bay

Callala

Reference
20469
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (19/10/2024 11:30am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (10/10/2024 11:01am)
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)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Pindimar Bay

Reference
19166
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/05/2023 8:30am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (25/03/2023 10:30am)
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (01/04/2023 9:00am)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Rileys Island

Reference
16267
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (06/05/2024 9:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to seasonal closure. (25/05/2020 5:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (26/07/2020 4:45pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (26/10/2020 8:30am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 5:00pm)
  • Precautionary closure due to reported sewage discharge in adjacent zone. (03/05/2021 1:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (22/02/2022 1:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (24/02/2022 8:45am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (02/03/2022 12:01pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (06/03/2022 12:01am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (08/03/2022 6:15am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (07/04/2022 2:15pm)
  • Precautionary closure due to algal bloom in adjacent harvest area.rn (27/05/2022 6:00pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (03/07/2022 6:00am)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/08/2022 4:30pm)
  • Precautionary closure due to algal bloom in adjacent harvest area.rn (11/10/2022 4:30pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (13/04/2023 12:01pm)
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (06/04/2024 4:00pm)
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)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Rawdon Island

Reference
16781
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (25/03/2023 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)
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)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Scotts Creek

Reference
17870
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (22/11/2021 8:00am)
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)
Manning River SP
Manning River

South Channel

Reference
17440
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/06/2021 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.

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