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.

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)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake A

Reference
21570
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (03/12/2025 12:01pm)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake B

Reference
21571
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (03/12/2025 12:01pm)
Wonboyn River SP
Wonboyn River

Wonboyn Lake C

Reference
21572
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (03/12/2025 12:01pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Mooney Mooney

Reference
07801
Pending
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Precautionary closure (13/10/2010 4:00pm)
Lake Conjola SP
Lake Conjola

Berringer Lake

Reference
21569
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (01/12/2025 10:00am)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Bellinger River

Bellinger River

Reference
21568
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to Local Program failed to comply with their routine sampling regime. (29/11/2025 5:00pm)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Lower Nambucca

Reference
21520
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (27/11/2025 11:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (03/11/2025 1:15pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/11/2025 12:15pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/11/2025 12:16pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/11/2025 12:01pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/11/2025 9:00am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Middle Nambucca

Reference
21519
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (27/11/2025 11:00am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (03/11/2025 1:15pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/11/2025 12:15pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/11/2025 12:16pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/11/2025 12:01pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/11/2025 9:00am)
Jervis Bay SP
Jervis Bay

Callala

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

Lower Lavender Point B

Reference
21563
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (26/11/2025 1:01pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Upper Honeymoon Bay

Reference
21427
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/11/2025 1:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/09/2025 3:30pm)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (01/10/2025 11:15am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Upper Lavender Point

Reference
21429
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/11/2025 1:00pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/09/2025 3:30pm)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Kalang River

Kalang River

Reference
21561
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/11/2025 11:00am)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River

Richmond River

Reference
21560
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/11/2025 10:45am)
Patonga Creek SP
Patonga Creek

Patonga Creek

Reference
21557
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/11/2025 4:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Corrie Island

Reference
21550
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/11/2025 3:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Pindimar Bay

Reference
21549
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/11/2025 3:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Tilligerry Creek

Reference
21548
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to algal bloom which may result in growing area contamination. (20/11/2025 6:00am)
Nelson Lagoon SP
Nelson Lagoon

Nelson Lagoon A

Reference
21544
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/11/2025 11:45am)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake

Top Lake

Reference
21251
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/11/2025 11:30am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/07/2025 11:45am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/07/2025 10:30am)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/08/2025 8:30am)
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/08/2025 11:45am)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/11/2025 5:00pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Upper Limeburners Creek

Reference
21542
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (10/11/2025 11:15am)
Georges River SP
Georges River

Quibray Bay

Reference
21540
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/11/2025 4:30pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Tea Gardens

Reference
21538
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
  • Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (06/11/2025 9:00pm)
Tweed River SP
Tweed River

Terranora Inlet

Reference
21534
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (07/11/2025 12:30pm)
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. (06/11/2025 3:30pm)
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. (06/11/2025 3:30pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Lavender Point A

Reference
21516
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/11/2025 1:30pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/10/2025 11:45am)
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (04/11/2025 3:45pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Big Bay

Reference
21442
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (06/11/2025 12:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (18/09/2025 4:15pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (31/10/2025 1:00pm)
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. (06/11/2025 10:30am)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

New Entrance

Reference
21474
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/11/2025 11:15am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (07/10/2025 5:15pm)
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (30/10/2025 11:30am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River

Upper Nambucca

Reference
21518
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (04/11/2025 12:15pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (03/11/2025 1:15pm)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River

Zone 4 Spencers Creek - Depuration Zone

Reference
21515
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (30/10/2025 11:30am)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Moonlight

Reference
21512
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (29/10/2025 5:15pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Rocky Point

Reference
21513
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (29/10/2025 5:15pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River

Waterfall

Reference
21500
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (21/10/2025 5:30pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Crookhaven River

Reference
21497
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/10/2025 9:30am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River

Berrys Bay

Reference
21496
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/10/2025 9:30am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Oyster Cove

Reference
21493
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/10/2025 11:15am)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Marramarra

Reference
21491
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/10/2025 10:45am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Hanleys Point

Reference
21487
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/10/2025 3:30pm)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Stingray Creek

Reference
21488
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/10/2025 3:30pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Coba Bay

Reference
21484
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/10/2025 2:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (11/10/2025 1:15pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Kimmerikong

Reference
21485
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/10/2025 2:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (11/10/2025 1:15pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Curleys Bay

Reference
21483
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (10/10/2025 1:15pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Goodnight Island

Reference
21467
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (10/10/2025 1:15pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (03/10/2025 7:15am)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River

Lower Limeburners Creek

Reference
21443
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (09/10/2025 2:15pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (18/09/2025 4:15pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Porto Bay

Reference
21468
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (03/10/2025 1:00pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River

Comerong Bay

Reference
21466
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (03/10/2025 7:15am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River

Zone 7 - The Canal

Reference
21465
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (03/10/2025 7:15am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Gogleys Lagoon

Reference
21461
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (29/09/2025 5:15pm)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven

Armstrong Depuration Zone - DEPURATION ONLY

Reference
21453
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (25/09/2025 12:15pm)
Georges River SP
Georges River

Woolooware Bay (Dep only)

Reference
21452
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (24/09/2025 3:45pm)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River

Mullet Creek

Reference
21450
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (24/09/2025 11:45am)
Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay

Twofold Bay A

Reference
21447
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/09/2025 11:30am)
Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay

Twofold Bay B

Reference
21448
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/09/2025 11:30am)
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. (19/09/2025 8:00am)
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)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Hardys Bay

Reference
21439
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (18/09/2025 12:15pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Murphys Bay

Reference
21440
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (18/09/2025 12:15pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Rileys Island

Reference
21441
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (18/09/2025 12:15pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water

Bensville

Reference
21438
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (18/09/2025 12:15pm)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake

Wapengo Back Lake

Reference
21435
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/09/2025 10:30am)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake

Wapengo Front Lake

Reference
21434
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/09/2025 10:30am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet

Lower Honeymoon Bay

Reference
21428
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/09/2025 3:30pm)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Mangrove Island

Reference
21402
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/09/2025 1:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (08/09/2025 4:15pm)
Manning River SP
Manning River

Pelican Point

Reference
21401
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (11/09/2025 1:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (08/09/2025 4:15pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Carrington Bay

Reference
21383
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (10/09/2025 2:45pm)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (29/08/2025 1:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Little Swan Bay

Reference
21397
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (05/09/2025 2:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Zone 7D - Lower Karuah - DEPURATION ONLY

Reference
21382
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for depuration only. (29/08/2025 1:00pm)
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)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake

Entrance

Reference
21378
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (27/08/2025 10:00am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens

Bundabah

Reference
21377
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (26/08/2025 12:15pm)
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)
Tuross River SP
Tuross Lake

Kyla

Reference
21290
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (25/07/2025 12:30pm)
Pambula River SP
Pambula River

Pambula Lake

Reference
21252
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
  • Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/07/2025 11:30am)
Previous reasons/Conditions
  • Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (14/07/2025 10:45am)
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

South Channel

Reference
17440
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. (20/06/2021 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)
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.

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