The information below was last updated on 22/04/2021 - 8:33pm
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.
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water
Bensville
Reference
17289
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/04/2021 5:00pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water
Hardys Bay
Reference
17290
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/04/2021 5:00pm)
Brisbane Water SP
Brisbane Water
Murphys Bay
Reference
17288
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/04/2021 5:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 1
Corrie Island
Reference
17285
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/04/2021 12:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 2
Bundabah
Reference
17287
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/04/2021 12:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 4
Oyster Cove
Reference
17286
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (22/04/2021 12:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 5
Lemon Tree Passage
Reference
17284
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/04/2021 12:45pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 3
Carrington Bay
Reference
17273
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (20/04/2021 9:00am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 2:00pm)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River
Big Bay
Reference
17135
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (08/04/2021 11:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2021 8:00am)
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)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River
Lower Limeburners Creek
Reference
17137
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (08/04/2021 11:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2021 8:00am)
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)
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. (08/04/2021 11:30am)
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)
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. (08/04/2021 11:30am)
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)
Hastings River SP
Hastings River
Upper Limeburners Creek
Reference
17136
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (08/04/2021 11:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2021 8:00am)
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)
Pambula River SP
Pambula River
Pambula Lake
Reference
17283
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2021 12:15pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River
Comerong Bay
Reference
17280
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2021 11:30am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River
Goodnight Island
Reference
17281
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2021 11:30am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River
Zone 7 - The Canal
Reference
17282
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for depuration only. (17/04/2021 11:30am)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake
Long Island
Reference
17270
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2021 10:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 9:00am)
Tuross River SP
Tuross River
Kyla
Reference
17279
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (17/04/2021 6:00am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven
Gogleys Lagoon
Reference
17277
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/04/2021 12:01pm)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake
Wapengo Back Lake
Reference
17266
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/04/2021 11:45am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (14/04/2021 1:00pm)
Wapengo Lake SP
Wapengo Lake
Wapengo Front Lake
Reference
17265
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/04/2021 11:45am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Open for harvest and hold in accordance with the Harvest and Hold Scheme (14/04/2021 1:00pm)
Bermagui River SP
Bermagui River
Bermagui River
Reference
17276
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (16/04/2021 11:15am)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven
Hanleys Point
Reference
17209
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to seasonal closure. (16/04/2021 9:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (18/03/2021 8:30am)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 9:00pm)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven
Stingray Creek
Reference
17208
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to seasonal closure. (16/04/2021 9:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (18/03/2021 8:30am)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 7:15pm)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 9:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 3
Little Swan Bay
Reference
17274
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 2:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 6
Oakey Island
Reference
17272
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 2:00pm)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 7
Zone 7D - Lower Karuah - DEPURATION ONLY
Reference
17275
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for depuration only. (15/04/2021 2:00pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet
Lower Lavender Point B
Reference
17251
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 12:15pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Zone is open for depuration only. (01/04/2021 11:00am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet
Upper Honeymoon Bay
Reference
17253
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 12:15pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (01/04/2021 11:00am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet
Upper Lavender Point
Reference
17271
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 12:15pm)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake
Cape Hawke
Reference
17268
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 9:00am)
Wallis Lake SP
Wallis Lake
Wallis Island
Reference
17269
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (15/04/2021 9:00am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 6
Cromartys Bay
Reference
17260
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (14/04/2021 1:30pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (13/04/2021 11:15am)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet
Lower Lavender Point A
Reference
17267
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (14/04/2021 1:15pm)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River
Moonlight
Reference
17261
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (14/04/2021 9:00am)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River
Rocky Point
Reference
17264
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (14/04/2021 9:15am)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake
Entrance
Reference
17262
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (14/04/2021 9:00am)
Merimbula Lake SP
Merimbula Lake
Top Lake
Reference
17263
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (14/04/2021 9:00am)
Georges River SP
Georges River
Quibray Bay
Reference
17259
Conditionally Restricted
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (10/04/2021 2:15pm)
Georges River SP
Georges River
Woolooware Bay (Dep only)
Reference
17257
Water Drawing Zone
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for depuration only. (10/04/2021 2:15pm)
Wagonga Inlet SP
Wagonga Inlet
Lower Honeymoon Bay
Reference
17254
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (08/04/2021 12:01pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Zone is open for harvest and depuration as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (01/04/2021 11:00am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 1
Pindimar Bay
Reference
17203
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to seasonal closure. (07/04/2021 2:00pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to microbiological results of shellfish exceeding the maximum acceptable limit of this program. (17/03/2021 4:00pm)
Closed due to reported septic tank discharge which may result in growing area contamination. (22/03/2021 9:00am)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 1
Tea Gardens
Reference
17147
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to seasonal closure. (07/04/2021 2:00pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2021 10:30am)
Nelson Lagoon SP
Nelson Lagoon
Nelson Lagoon
Reference
17249
Conditionally Approved
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (31/03/2021 9:45am)
Jervis Bay SP
Jervis Bay
Callala
Reference
17248
Pending
Open
Reasons/Conditions
Zone is open for direct harvest and sale as prescribed in the harvest area management plan. (31/03/2021 9:45am)
Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay
Twofold Bay A
Reference
17243
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (24/03/2021 12:01am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (24/03/2021 12:01am)
Twofold Bay SP
Twofold Bay
Twofold Bay B
Reference
17244
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Precautionary closure due to reported sewage discharge in adjacent zone. (24/03/2021 12:01am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (24/03/2021 12:01am)
Wonboyn Lake SP
Wonboyn Lake
Wonboyn Lake A
Reference
17241
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (23/03/2021 10:45am)
Wonboyn Lake SP
Wonboyn Lake
Wonboyn Lake B
Reference
17242
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (23/03/2021 10:45am)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River
Curleys Bay
Reference
17229
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/03/2021 1:30pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/03/2021 1:30pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Crookhaven River
Crookhaven River
Reference
17226
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/03/2021 1:30pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/03/2021 1:30pm)
Shoalhaven - Crookhaven Rivers SP
Shoalhaven River
Berrys Bay
Reference
17228
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (20/03/2021 1:30pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/03/2021 1:30pm)
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. (19/03/2021 5:00pm)
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)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 3
Swan Bay
Reference
13403
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 9:00am)
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)
Port Stephens SP
Port Stephens - Zone 5
Tilligerry Creek
Reference
17150
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 9:00am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (21/02/2021 8:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River
Mangrove Island
Reference
17128
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 12:01pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2021 9:00am)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (21/02/2021 7:30am)
Manning River SP
Manning River
Mitchells Island
Reference
17129
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 12:01pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2021 9:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River
Pelican Point
Reference
17127
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 12:01pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2021 9:00am)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (21/02/2021 7:30am)
Manning River SP
Manning River
Scotts Creek
Reference
16820
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 12:01pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (11/12/2020 9:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River
South Channel
Reference
16435
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/03/2021 12:01pm)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (26/07/2020 9:00am)
Closed due to seasonal closure. (10/11/2020 5:00pm)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River
Clybucca Creek
Reference
17143
Conditionally Restricted
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 rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2021 9:00am)
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
New Entrance
Reference
17142
Conditionally Approved
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 rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (20/02/2021 9:00am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River
Lower Nambucca
Reference
17132
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 11:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2021 12:01am)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/02/2021 12:15am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River
Middle Nambucca
Reference
17133
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 11:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2021 12:01am)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/02/2021 12:15am)
Nambucca River SP
Nambucca River
Upper Nambucca
Reference
17131
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (18/03/2021 11:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2021 12:01am)
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (19/02/2021 12:15am)
Tweed River SP
Tweed River
Terranora Inlet
Reference
17185
Conditionally Restricted
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 rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (10/03/2021 12:01am)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River
Mullet Creek
Reference
17221
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/03/2021 4:00am)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River
Porto Bay
Reference
17220
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/03/2021 4:00am)
Patonga Creek SP
Patonga Creek
Patonga Creek
Reference
17217
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (18/03/2021 5:30pm)
Camden Haven SP
Camden Haven
Armstrong Depuration Zone - DEPURATION ONLY
Reference
17212
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (18/03/2021 9:15am)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River
Coba Bay
Reference
17207
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (18/03/2021 4:00am)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River
Kimmerikong
Reference
17206
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (18/03/2021 4:00am)
Hawkesbury River SP
Hawkesbury River
Marramarra
Reference
17205
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to salinity falling below the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (18/03/2021 4:00am)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River
Richmond River
Reference
17130
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (19/02/2021 9:00am)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Kalang River
Kalang River
Reference
17113
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (17/02/2021 9:45am)
Richmond River SP
Richmond River
Hunt Depuration Zone
Reference
17075
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (08/02/2021 9:00am)
Clyde River SP
Clyde River
Waterfall
Reference
17036
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (02/02/2021 6:00am)
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)
Wooli River SP
Wooli Wooli River
Wooli River
Reference
17006
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to seasonal closure. (25/01/2021 7:45am)
Bellinger and Kalang Rivers SP
Bellinger River
Bellinger River
Reference
16827
Conditionally Restricted
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (12/12/2020 12:01am)
Clarence River SP
Clarence River
Yamba Channel
Reference
16808
Pending
Closed
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
16674
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to reported sewage discharge which may result in harvest area contamination. (26/10/2020 8:30am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (26/10/2020 8:30am)
Jervis Bay SP
Jervis Bay
Vincentia
Reference
10334
Pending
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to the implementation of Harvest area classification. (15/04/2013 12:00pm)
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)
Macleay River SP
Macleay River
Zone 4 Spencers Creek - Depuration Zone
Reference
14004
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to rainfall exceeding the trigger level in the harvest area management plan. (13/06/2017 9:00am)
Manning River SP
Manning River
Crisp Depuration Zone
Reference
14721
Water Drawing Zone
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closure Reason : Localised rainfall. (23/04/2018 12:00pm)
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
Lower Lavender Point
Reference
15861
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to microbiological results of water testing exceeding the maximum acceptable limit of this program. (09/01/2020 9:00am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to microbiological results of shellfish exceeding the maximum acceptable limit of this program. (09/01/2020 9:00am)
Wonboyn Lake SP
Wonboyn Lake
Wonboyn Lake
Reference
13638
Conditionally Approved
Closed
Reasons/Conditions
Closed due to microbiological results of water testing exceeding the maximum acceptable limit of this program. (09/02/2017 11:45am)
Previous reasons/conditions
Closed due to microbiological results of shellfish exceeding the maximum acceptable limit of this program. (09/02/2017 11:45am)
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.