Welcome to Swansea, MA

The Town Clerk's Office issues Recreational/Resident/Non-Resident Shellfishing Permits and Commercial Shellfishing Fishermen Licenses. In order for residents to obtain their permits, a current annual census must be on file. In order for a Commercial Fishermen to obtain their licenses, a current license from the State is required. Cash or check is acceptable methods of payment. All applicants, along with their permits/licenses, will receive a copy of the 2023 Rules & Regulations. - Please read these carefully before venturing out.
PLEASE REMEMBER, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR LICENSE, SHELLFISH GAUGE AND SHELLFISH BASKET ON YOUR PERSON WHILE SHELLFISHING.

2023 RULES & REGULATIONS BOOK

CLASSES OF LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES
Resident Family / Non-Resident (Swansea) Taxpayer - $50.00
Resident Senior Citizen (65 yrs and older) - $10.00
Resident Commercial Shellfish Fisherman's License - $400.00
Resident Commercial Junior Shellfish Fisherman's License - $50.00
Non-Resident Permit - $150.00
Fourteen Day Non-Resident Family - $50.00
Veterans Permit - $50.00
Duplicate License - $10.00
Shellfish Gauges - $6.00
Remember, the opening of Shellfishing Season depends on a number of factors - please call the following for a status of the opening of shellfish season or if you have any questions: SHELLFISH WARDEN HOTLINE (508-509-0787) or SHELLFISH WARDEN CELLPHONE (774-930-7957) Have fun but always keep safety in mind!