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Part 41: Sanitary Condition of Shellfish Lands

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§41.0 Introduction

The following is a statement of sanitary condition of shellfish lands in New York State. Notice of changes in classification will be sent to baymen by mail as and when they may occur.

Whenever used in this Part:

The term mile refers to statute mile.

The term monument refers to a permanent post or marker placed on or near the shore by the Department of Environmental Conservation to serve as a landmark in establishing the lines of closure.

§41.1 Shellfish Lands in Westchester, Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, Queens Counties.

* These charts are provided for reference only. The written descriptions below describe the actual closure lines.

(a) ALL shellfish lands in Westchester, Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond and Queens Counties, are in such sanitary condition that the shellfish thereon shall not be taken for use as food and such are designated as uncertified areas except for those shellfish lands listed below in subdivision (b) which are designated as certified.

(b) Atlantic Ocean.

(1) All that area of the Atlantic Ocean within the three-mile New York State jurisdictional limit, lying easterly of a line originating at the southeasternmost corner of the Silver Gull Club building (located at the foot of and to the west of Beach 193rd Street, at the western limit of Fort Tilden, in Rockaway Point, local landmarks) and extending southeasterly to tower AMBROSE-HORN (located at the approach to Ambrose Channel) and all that area of the Atlantic Ocean within the three-mile New York State jurisdictional limit lying southerly and westerly of a line extending southwesterly from F1R 4 sec 33 ft. (located at the tip of the jetty at the southern entrance to East Rockaway Inlet) to Buoy RW "ER" Mo (A) BELL and thence continuing northwesterly to the southeasternmost end of the southeasternmost apartment building of Dayton Towers (located at 7400 Shore Front Parkway, Arverne, local names and local landmarks) is in such sanitary condition that the shellfish thereon may be taken for use as food, and such area is designated as certified.

image of All that area of the Atlantic Ocean within the three-mile New York State jurisdictional limit

Note: All reference points in this section, except local landmarks and local names, are taken from NOAA Nautical Chart No. 12326, 38th Ed., Feb. 22, 1986.

§41.2 Shellfish Lands in Nassau County

Towns Listed In Alphabetical Order.

Hempstead

North Hempstead

Oyster Bay (North Shore)

Oyster Bay (South Shore)

Subdivision (b) The following shellfish lands in Nassau County are in such sanitary condition that shellfish thereon shall not be taken for use as food and such lands are designated as uncertified areas.

(1) Town of Hempstead.

Jamaica Bay
Hempstead Bay
Atlantic Ocean
South Oyster Bay
Zachs Bay

(i) Jamaica Bay. All of Jamaica Bay and its tributaries lying within the Town of Hempstead.

(ii) Hempstead Bay.

(a) All that area of the Atlantic Ocean, East Rockaway Inlet, Reynolds Channel and tributaries lying northerly and within the boundaries of a line extending southwesterly from Fl R 4 sec 33 ft. (located at the tip of the jetty at the southern entrance to East Rockaway Inlet) to Buoy RW "ER" Mo (A) BELL and thence continuing northwesterly to the southeasternmost end of the southeasternmost apartment building of Dayton Towers (located at 7400 Shore Front Parkway, Arverne, local names and local landmarks); and all that area of Reynolds Channel and tributaries.

(b) All that area of Reynolds Channel, Hempstead Bay, Sloop Channel, Jones Inlet and all other bays, creeks, canals and tributaries located west of the Meadowbrook State Parkway lying northerly and westerly of a line extending westerly from the north side of the Fundy Channel Bridge of Meadowbrook Parkway (southeast tip of Pettit Marsh, also known as Petit Marsh) to the easternmost point of land of Pine Marsh; continuing along the southern shoreline of Pine Marsh to its southwesternmost tip; continuing southwesterly to the easternmost point of land of High Meadow Island; thence proceeding southerly to the western base of the Loop Parkway Bridge (eastern tip of Alder Island); continuing southerly along the shorelines of Alder Island and East Alder Island to the southeasternmost point of land of East Alder Island; thence continuing southerly to the southeasternmost point of land at Point Lookout (west side of Jones Inlet).

image of shellfish closures in Middle Bay, Town of Hempstead

*(also see: Hempstead Conditional Program B - winter program) That portion of Middle Bay designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(c) All that area of East Bay, Hempstead Bay and all other bays, creeks, canals and tributaries between the Meadow Brook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway-Jones Beach Causeway lying northerly of a line extending southeasterly from the easternmost point of land of Fighting Island (west side of Merrick Bay) to the north side of the Sloop Channel Bridge (southern tip of Green Island) of the Wantagh State Parkway - Jones Beach Causeway.

image of shellfish closures in East Bay, Town of Hempstead

*(also see: Hempstead Conditional Program A - fall/spring program) That portion of East Bay designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(d) All that area of Sloop Channel and tributaries west of the Sloop Channel Bridge (which is the fixed bridge connecting Green Island with Jones Island, local names and local landmarks) lying easterly and southerly of a line extending due north (magnetic) from the southeasternmost end of the easternmost fishing pier (local landmark, located on the southern shoreline of Sloop Channel at Jones Beach State Park) to the opposite shoreline of Deep Creek Meadow; continuing northeasterly along the southern shoreline of Deep Creek Meadow to the southwesternmost point of land of Snipe Island; and thence continuing northeasterly to the northwesternmost end of the Sloop Channel Bridge.

image of shellfish closures in Middle Bay, Town of Hempstead

(e) During the period May 15 - September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Sloop Channeland tributaries located southerly of Deep Creek Meadow and lying easterly of a line extending southwesterly from the southwesternmost tip of Deep Creek Meadow across Sloop Channel to the opposite southern shoreline of Sloop Channel at Jones Beach State Park.

(f) During the period December 1 - March 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of East Bay, Hempstead Bay and all other creeks, canals and tributaries located between the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway - Jones Beach Causeway lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the north side of the Fundy Channel Bridge of the Meadowbrook State Parkway (southeast tip of Pettit Marsh, also known as Petit Marsh) to the north side of the Sloop Channel Bridge of the Wantagh State Parkway - Jones Beach Causeway (southern tip of Green Island).

(g) During the period May 15 - September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of the Short Beach Boat Basin, including entrance channels, lying southerly of Sloop Channel.

(iii) Atlantic Ocean.

(a) All that area of the Atlantic Ocean and tributaries within the three-mile New York jurisdictional limit, lying westerly of a line originating at the southeasternmost corner of the Silver Gull Club building (located at the foot of and to the west of Beach 193rd Street, at the western limit of Fort Tilden, in Rockaway Point, local landmarks) and extending southeasterly to the tower AMBROSE-HORN (located at the approach to Ambrose Channel), and all that area of the Atlantic Ocean, East Rockaway Inlet, Reynolds Channel and tributaries lying northerly and within the boundaries of a line extending southwesterly from Fl R 4 sec 33 feet (located at the tip of the jetty at the southern entrance to East Rockaway Inlet) to Buoy RW "ER" Mo (A) BELL, and thence continuing northwesterly to the southeasternmost end of the southeasternmost apartment building of Dayton Towers (located at 7400 Shore Front Parkway, Arverne, local names and local landmarks); and all that area of Reynolds Channel and tributaries.

(b) All that area of the Atlantic Ocean lying within a one-half nautical mile distance from any portion of the sewer outfall serving the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (local name).

image of the area lying within one-half mile of Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant

(iv) South Oyster Bay.

(a) All that area of South Oyster Bay, including tributaries, creeks and canals, lying north of a line extending easterly from the northeasternmost point of land of Great Island (west of Great Island Channel and south of The Run) to the southeasternmost point of land of Goose Island (southwest of Massapequa Creek).

*(also see: Hempstead Conditional Program A - fall/spring program) That portion of South Oyster Bay designated as a conditional area (see below) remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period December 1 - March 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of South Oyster Bay, including tributaries, creeks and canals, lying northerly of a line extending northeasterly from the northeasternmost end of the Sloop Channel Bridge (fixed bridge connecting the southern end of Green Island with Jones Beach) to the easternmost point of land of the group of islands known as South Line Island, Black Banks Island and Waterhole Island (local names, local landmarks); thence proceeding northerly across Bulkhead Drain to the northeasternmost point of land at Thatch Island (local name, local landmark, located at the eastern end of North Line Island); thence proceeding easterly to the southernmost point of land at West Island.

(c) During the period May 15 - September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of South Oyster Bay, the State Boat Channel and tributaries lying southerly and westerly of a line extending easterly from the north side of the Sloop Channel Bridge of the Wantagh State Parkway - Jones Beach Causeway (southern tip of Green Island) to the westernmost point of Land at South Line Island; thence proceeding southeasterly to the eastern side of the eastern entrance to Zachs Bay.

(v) Zachs Bay.

(a) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Zachs Bay, including tributaries lying southerly of the State Boat Channel.

(b) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Zachs Bay lying westerly of a line extending northerly from the northeasternmost corner of the three-colored brick building with covered patio (located on the southern shore of Zachs Bay and known locally as the "Pavilion," local names, local landmarks), through the adjacent wooden poles located in Zachs Bay to the opposite shoreline.

Note: All reference points, except local landmarks or local names, in the Town of Hempstead are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Charts No. 12352, 24th Ed., March 2, 1991 and/or No. 12326, 38th Ed., February 22, 1986.

(2) Town of Oyster Bay (South Shore).

South Oyster Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Zachs Bay
Tobay Marina
Seaford Harbor Y.C.

(i) South Oyster Bay.

(a) All that area of South Oyster Bay, including tributaries, creeks and canals, lying north of a line extending easterly from the northeasternmost point of land of Great Island (west of Great Island Channel and south of The Run) to the southeasternmost point of land of Goose Island (southwest of Massapequa Creek); thence continuing easterly to a point of intersection located 900 yards southeast of Unqua Point (Nassau Shores), immediately north of Old Winnehook Channel (local name); and continuing easterly to a point of intersection located 900 yards southwest of Bergen Point (Great South Bay, Town of Babylon).

image of South Oyster Bay Shellfish Closures

*(also see: South Oyster Bay Conditional Program) That portion of South Oyster Bay designated as a conditional area (see below) remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period December 1 - March 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of South Oyster Bay, including tributaries, creeks and canals, lying northerly and westerly of a line extending northeasterly from the north side of the Sloop Channel Bridge (fixed bridge connecting the southern end of Green Island with Jones Beach) to the easternmost point of land of the group of islands known as South Line Island, Black Banks Island and Water Hole Island (local names, local landmarks); thence proceeding northerly across Bulkhead Drain to the northeasternmost point of land at Thatch Island (local landmark, located at the eastern end of North Line Island); thence proceeding easterly to southernmost point of land at West Island; and thence proceeding northeasterly to the northernmost point of land at Sand Island (Helicopter Island, immediately east of the Amityville Cut).

(c) During the period May 15 - September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of South Oyster Bay, the State Boat Channel and tributaries lying southerly and westerly of a line extending easterly from the north side of the Sloop Channel Bridge of the Wantagh State Parkway - Jones Beach Causeway (southern tip of Green Island) to the westernmost point of Land at South Line Island; thence proceeding southeasterly to the eastern side of the eastern entrance to Zachs Bay.

(ii) Atlantic Ocean.

All that area of the Atlantic Ocean lying within a one-half nautical mile distance of any portion of the sewer outfall line serving the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, the location of which is indicated as "outfall" on Nautical Charts No. 12352 and No. 12326 referenced below (see Note).

(iii) Zachs Bay.

(a) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Zachs Bay, including tributaries, lying southerly of the State Boat Channel.

(b) During the period January 1 through December 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Zachs Bay, lying westerly of a line extending northerly from the northeasternmost corner of the three colored brick building with covered patio (located on the southern shore of Zachs Bay and known locally as the "Pavilion" local names, local landmarks), through the adjacent wooden poles located in Zachs Bay to the opposite shoreline.

(iv) Tobay Marina-Boat Basin (local name). During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area, including Tobay Heading and all other tributaries, of the boat basin at the Town of Oyster Bay Tobay Marina (local name).

(v) *Seaford Harbor Yacht Club. During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of the marina - boat basin, including entrance channel, serving the Seaford Harbor Yacht Club (located between Tobay Marina and the marina - boat basin at West Gilgo).

Note: All reference points, except local landmarks or local names, in the Town of Oyster Bay (South Shore) are taken from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nautical Charts No. 12352, 24th Edition, dated March 2, 1991 and/or No. 12326, 38th Edition, dated February 22, 1986.

(3) Town of North Hempstead.

(i) *Long Island Sound. All the area of Long Island Sound, including tributaries lying west of a line extending in a northeasterly direction on a true bearing North 18 degrees East and magnetic bearing North 30 degrees East, from the northernmost tip of Matinicock Point to the New York-Connecticut State boundary.

image of Long Island Sound

(b) All tributaries of Long Island Sound between Matinicock Point and Middle Chimney at Oak Neck Point.

Note: All reference points in the Town of North Hempstead are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Charts No. 12364, dated November, 1978.

(4) Town of Oyster Bay (North Shore).

Long Island Sound
Oyster Bay Harbor
Mill Neck Creek
Cold Spring Harbor

(i) *Long Island Sound. All that area of Long Island Sound, including tributaries lying west of a line extending in a northeasterly direction, on a true bearing North 18 degrees East and magnetic bearing North 30 degrees East, from the northernmost tip of Matinicock Point to the New York-Connecticut State boundary.

(a) All tributaries of Long Island Sound between Matinicock Point and Middle Chimney at Oak Neck Point.

(*Please refer to the map image of Long Island Sound immediately above, in Town of North Hempstead.)

(ii) Oyster Bay Harbor.

(a) All that area, including tributaries, lying southerly of a line extending northwesterly from the northernmost point of land on the west side of the Cove (Oyster Bay Cove), known locally as Weeks Point, to buoy GR "B" (identified locally as JB "B") located in the main channel south of Moses Point and thence continuing westerly to buoy FL G "9" located in the main channel southeast of Brickyard Point, thence continuing southwesterly to the northeasternmost corner of the earth filled bulkhead at Jakobsen's Shipyard (local landmark).

an image of Oyster Bay Harbor Shellfish Closures

*See the image of "The Sand Hole" for additional information on Mooring Area closures in West Harbor and "The Sand Hole" or visit our Recent Changes page.

(b) All that area, including tributaries, lying south of a line extending northwesterly from the flagpole near the shore at Roosevelt Memorial Park at Oyster Bay (local landmark) to the traffic light located at the intersection of Cleft Road and Shore Drive, Mill Neck (local landmark).

(c) All that area, including tributaries, lying northerly of a line extending westerly form the southernmost tip of Plum Point to the southernmost tip of the dock located in front of the main club house of the Seawanhaka- Corinthian Yacht Club (local landmark).

(d) Oyster Bay Cove.

(1) During the period January 1 through December 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of The Cove, including tributaries, lying southerly of a line extending easterly from the northernmost point of the land at Weeks Point (local name, local landmark) to utility pole "LIL 22" located between Cove Neck Road and the shoreline, at the former site of the Village of Cove Neck police booth, (local names, local landmarks).

(2) During the period May 1 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of The Cove, including tributaries, lying easterly and southerly of a line extending northeasterly from the northernmost point of land at Weeks Point to the southwestern end of the Roosevelt Breakwater (local name, local landmark); and thence continuing along said breakwater to the easterly shoreline at Cove Neck.

*(also see: Oyster Bay Harbor/Oyster Bay Cove Conditional Program) Those portions of Oyster Bay Harbor and Oyster Bay Cove designated as a conditional areas remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(e) During the period May 1 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area lying easterly of the Bayville Bridge and northerly and westerly of a line extending northeasterly from the utility pole NYT 99, opposite the foot of The Concourse (a private road into Mill Neck Estates) and located between West Shore Road and the concrete seawall adjacent to the shoreline, to the southwesternmost corner of the fixed wooden dock, west of the boat launching ramp, at the Village of Bayville Beach, on West Harbor Drive (local names, local landmarks).

(f) During the period May 1 through October 31, both dates inclusive,all that area, including tributaries, lying northeasterly of a line extending southeasterly from utility pole 491/2, adjacent to the south side of Bayville Avenue and easterly of the Town of Oyster Bay Centre Island Beaches, to the northernmost brick chimney of the residence at 116 Centre Island Road, on the opposite shore (local names, local landmarks).

(iii) Mill Neck Creek (Mill Neck Bay). All that area, including tributaries lying westerly of the Bascule Bridge which connects the Villages of Mill Neck and Bayville (local names).

(iv)Cold Spring Harbor. All that area including tributaries south and east of a line extending southerly from the tip of the dock serving the Cold Spring Harbor Beach Club (local landmark) to the western extremity of the white house located on the shoreline immediately west of Cold Spring Beach (local landmark).

an image of Cold Spring Harbor Shellfish Closures

Note: All reference points, except local landmarks or local names in the Town of Oyster Bay (North Shore) are taken from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Nautical Chart Number 12365, 20th Edition, dated September 2, 1989.

§41.3 Shellfish Lands in Suffolk County

Towns Listed In Alphabetical Order.

Babylon
Brookhaven (North Shore)
Brookhaven (South Shore)
East Hampton
Huntington
Islip
Riverhead
Shelter Island
Smithtown
Southampton
Southold

Subdivision (b) The following shellfish lands in Suffolk County are in such sanitary condition that shellfish thereon shall not be taken for use as food and such lands are designated as uncertified areas.

(1) Town of Babylon.

Great South Bay
Atlantic Ocean

(i) Great South Bay.

(a) All that area of Great South Bay, including tributaries, creeks and canals, lying north of a line extending southwesterly from the southernmost point of land at Conklin Point (immediately east of the northern end of the twin spans of the Robert Moses Causeway) to light pole number 103 (second aluminum light pole south of the base of the bridge on the west side of the west span, approximately 200 yards south of the base of the bridge and adjacent to the 14th bridge support south of the shoreline on the west span); thence proceeding westerly to the southernmost point of land at Sampawams Point; and, all that area of Great South Bay lying north of a line extending southwesterly from the northern concrete base of the twin spans of the Robert Moses Causeway to a point of intersection located 900 yards southwest of Bergen Point and 900 yards southeast of the mouth of the Neguntatogue Creek; thence proceeding westerly to a point of intersection located 900 yards southeast of Unqua Point (Nassau Shores); thence proceeding westerly to the southeasternmost tip of Goose Island (South Oyster Bay).

an image of Great South Bay - Babylon Shellfish Closures

*(also see: Great South Bay - Babylon Conditional Program) That portion of Great South Bay designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period December 1 - March 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay and South Oyster Bay, including tributaries, creeks and canals located west of the east side of the Amityville Cut,lying northerly and westerly of a line extending southwesterly from the northernmost point of land at Sand Island (Helicopter Island, immediately east of the Amityville Cut) to the southernmost point of land at West Island(South Oyster Bay), immediately west of Amityville Channel (Winnehook Channel, local name).

(c) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area within the Town of Babylon Cedar Beach Marina (local name), and the Town of Babylon Gilgo Beach Marina (local name), including entrance channels to said marinas.

an image of Gilgo Beach Marina Shellfish Closures

(d) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of the marina - boat basin at West Gilgo and all that area of Coast Guard Cove (local name) and Hemlock Cove (local name), including entrance channels, lying south of the State Boat Channel.

(e) All that area of Great South Bay, including the Oak Island Channel, the State Boat Channel, and the "Lead" (local names), lying southerly and easterly of Oak Island and southerly of a line extending westerly from the westernmost point of land at Seganus Thatch at the former site of the State Channel Marina (local name), to the northernmost point of the bulkhead protecting the residence at number 58 Oak Island (said residence is a yellow, two-story house), continuing southeasterly around the northeast facing shoreline of Oak Island to its easternmost tip and continuing southwesterly to a point located immediately opposite the residence at number 8 Oak Island; and all that area lying easterly of a line extending southerly from the chimney at the western corner of the residence at number 8 Oak Island (said residence is a one-story wood shingle house with a green roof), proceeding southerly across "the Lead" (local name), to utility pole number 468 on the north side of Ocean Parkway, Jones Beach Island; and all that area lying northerly of a line extending easterly from utility pole number 468 to utility pole number 478 on the north side of Ocean Parkway, Jones Beach Island; and all that area lying westerly of a line extending northeasterly across the State Boat Channel to the southernmost point of land at Seganus Thatch, thence proceeding northwesterly along the shoreline to the westernmost point of land at Seganus Thatch.

an image of Great South Bay - Oak Island Shellfish Closures

(ii) Atlantic Ocean. All that area within one-half nautical mile distance from any portion of the sewer outfall pipe serving the water pollution control plant of the Suffolk County Sewer District No. 3, Southwest. The location of said pipe is identified as beginning at a point, 40° 37' 57.5" N and 73° 20' 57.5" W, on Cedar Island Beach and extending southwesterly on a bearing 184° 28' 41" for approximately 4,940 yards to a point, 40° 35' 31.5" N and 73° 21' 12.5" W, and thence extending southwesterly on a bearing 219° 28' 22.6" for approximately 1160 yards to a point, 40° 35' 05" N and 73° 21' 41.2" W.

Note: All reference points, except local names or local landmarks, are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12352, 23rd edition, dated November 15, 1986.

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(2) Town of Islip.

Great South Bay
Patchogue Bay

(i) Great South Bay.

(a) All that area of Great South Bay, including tributaries, creeks and canals, lying north of a line extending southwesterly from the southernmost point of land at Conklin Point (immediately east of the northern end of the twin spans of the Robert Moses Causeway) to light pole number 103 (second aluminum light pole south of the base of the bridge on the west side of the west span, approximately 200 yards south of the base of the bridge and adjacent to the 14th bridge support south of the shoreline on the west span); thence proceeding westerly to the southernmost point of land at Sampawams Point; and, all that area of Great South Bay lying north of a line extending southwesterly from the northern concrete base of the twin spans of the Robert Moses Causeway to a point of intersection located 900 yards southwest of Bergen Point and 900 yards southeast of the mouth of the Neguntatogue Creek; thence proceeding westerly to a point of intersection located 900 yards southeast of Unqua Point (Nassau Shores); thence proceeding westerly to the southeasternmost tip of Goose Island (South Oyster Bay).

*(also see: Great South Bay - Babylon/Islip Conditional Program) That portion of Great South Bay designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) All that area of Great South Bay, including tributaries, creeks, and canals, lying easterly of a line extending southerly from the northernmost point of land at the base of the eastern span of the Robert Moses Causeway to light pole number 60 (sixth aluminum light pole south of the base of the bridge on the east side of the east span); and all that area lying northerly of a line extending easterly from light pole number 60 on the eastern span of Robert Moses Causeway to the southwesternmost corner of the bath house serving the west bathing area at Heckscher State Park (located east of the entrance to the boat basin at Heckscher State Park).

an image of Great South Bay - Bayshore Cove Shellfish Closures

(c) All creeks and canals lying between Nicoll Point and Timber Point.

(d) (1) During the period May 1 through December 14 (both dates inclusive), all that area of Nicoll Bay, Connetquot River, Brickiln Creek (local name) and tributary creeks and canals between Nicoll Point and Blue Point lying north of a line extending easterly from the southern side of the entrance to the creek serving the Timber Point West Marina and the Suffolk County Marine Police Boat Basin (said creek is located on the eastern side of Nicoll Point) to a point of intersection located 1250 yards southeast of the southeasterly corner of the town dock at the foot of West Avenue in West Sayville (local landmark); thence continuing northeasterly to a point of intersection located 250 yards south of Blue Point; and thence continuing northerly to the southeasternmost point of land at Blue Point.

(2) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay, Nicoll Bay, Connetquot River and tributary creeks and canals and all of Brickiln Creek and tributary creeks and canals lying north of a line extending northeasterly from the easternmost tip of Timber Point to the southernmost tip of Nicoll Island (located immediately east of Timber Point), thence continuing northeasterly along the southern shoreline of said island to its easternmost extremity and thence continuing northeasterly to the western extremity of the hedgerow separating the properties of St. John's University - Eastern Long Island (Oakdale) Campus (formerly La Salle) from the West Oak Recreation Club (WORC) at Oakdale (local landmarks).

(3) During the period January 1st through December 31st,both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay, Nicoll Bay and tributary creeks and canals within 500 feet in any direction from the bulkhead protecting the shoreline on the southern side of the entrance to the western branch of Indian Creek (local name, said creek is located on the western side of Green Point, approximately 750 yards north of the southernmost point of land at Green Point).

(4) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area lying north of a line extending easterly from the southeasterly corner of the town dock at the foot of West Avenue in West Sayville (local landmark) to the southeasternmost corner of the bulkheaded breakwater forming the entrance to Green Creek, West Sayville (local landmark).

(5) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay and Brown Creek (Browns River) lying 500 feet easterly and westerly from the southern end of the jetties protecting the entrance to Brown Creek and extending 1000 feet southerly of the entrance to said creek.

(e) All rivers, creeks, canals and boat basins between Timber Point and Blue Point.

(f) During the period May 15th through September 30th, both dates inclusive, all that area lying 500 feet easterly and westerly of the bulkheads forming the entrance to the harbor serving Fire Island Pines and extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to said harbor.

(g) (1) All that area adjacent to the shore of Fire Island at Ocean Beach south of a line extending northeasterly from the northeastern corner of the building housing Maguires Restaurant on Bungalow Walk at Ocean Beach (local landmark) to Channel Buoy C "15" and continuing southeasterly to Channel Buoy C "17", and thence southerly to the water tank at Sea View.

(2) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay adjacent to Alantique, Ocean Beach and Ocean Bay Park lying east of a line extending northerly from the western side of the entrance of the boat basin at Alantique to the easternmost point of land at East Fire Island; south of a line extending easterly from the easternmost point of land at East Fire Island to Buoy GC "1" (Range Channel); and west of a line extending southeasterly from Buoy GC "1" to the east side of the entrance to the boat basin at Ocean Bay Park.

(h) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Sailors Haven lying within an area extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to the boat basin at Sailors Haven and extending 500 feet easterly and westerly of the entrance to said boat basin.

(i) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Barrett Beach lying within an area extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to the boat basin at Barrett Beach and extending 500 feet easterly and westerly of the entrance to said boat basin.

(j) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Cherry Grove within the boundaries of a line extending northeasterly from the westernmost end of the wooden bulkhead protecting the shoreline at Cherry Grove (local landmark) to Channel Buoy R "4" Fl R 4 sec and then continuing southeasterly to the easternmost end of the wooden bulkhead protecting the shoreline at Cherry Grove (local landmark).

(k) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area within the Town of Islip Marina - Boat Basin (local name), Flynn's Marina - Boat Basin (local name), the Saltaire Marina - Boat Basin (local name), and the Kismet Inn Marina - Boat Basin (local name). Said marina - boat basins are tributaries of Great South Bay along the shoreline of Fire Island.

(l) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Clam Pond (local name) in and adjacent to the Village of Saltaire, lying southerly of a line extending southeasterly from the northernmost corner of the bulkhead protecting the property and residence located at the easternmost end of East Bay Promenade, Saltaire, to the northwesternmost corner of the eastern ferry dock at Fair Harbor; thence proceeding southerly along the eastern side of the dock to the shoreline at Fair Harbor.

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(m) All that area of the marina boat basin, including entrance canal, at Captree State Park.

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(ii) Patchogue Bay.

(a) All that area of Great South Bay, Patchogue Bay and tributaries lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the southernmost point of land at Blue Point to the southeastern corner of the southeasternmost residence on Rod Street, approximately 100 yards southeast of the foot of Dunton Avenue, West Bellport (said residence is a two story house, white brick and light grey shingle, with light grey roof).

*(also see: Patchogue Bay Conditional Program) That portion of Patchogue Bay designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period May 1 through December 14, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay, Patchogue Bay and tributaries within 500 yards in any direction from the foot of Dunton Avenue, West Bellport.

Note: All reference points, except local names or local landmarks are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12352, 20th Edition, dated November 27, 1982.

(3) Town of Brookhaven (South Shore).

Great South Bay
Patchogue Bay
Bellport Bay
Narrow Bay
Moriches Bay

(i) Great South Bay.

(a) All rivers, creeks, canals and boat basins between Nicoll Point and Howells Point.

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(b) (1) During the period May 1 through December 14 (both dates inclusive), all that area of Nicoll Bay, Connetquot River, Brickiln Creek, (local name) and tributary creeks and canals lying north of a line extending easterly from the southern side of the entrance to the creek serving the Timber Point West Marina and the Suffolk County Marine Police Boat Basin (said creek is located on the eastern side of Nicoll Point) to a point of intersection located 1250 yards southeast of the southeasterly corner of the town dock at the foot of West Avenue in West Sayville (local landmark); thence continuing northeasterly to a point of intersection located 250 yards south of Blue Point; and thence continuing northerly to the southeasternmost point of land at Blue Point.

(2) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay, Nicoll Bay, Connetquot River and tributary creeks and canals and all of Brickiln Creek and tributary creeks and canals lying north of a line extending northeasterly from the easternmost tip of Timber Point to the southernmost tip of Nicoll Island (located immediately east of Timber Point), thence continuing northeasterly along the southern shoreline of said island to its easternmost extremity and thence continuing northeasterly to the western extremity of the hedgerow separating the properties of St. John's University - Eastern Long Island (Oakdale) Campus (formerly LaSalle) from the West Oak Recreation Club (WORC) at Oakdale (local landmarks).

(3) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay, Nicoll Bay and tributary creeks and canals within 500 feet in any direction from the bulkhead protecting the shoreline on the southern side of the entrance to the western branch of Indian Creek (local name, said creek is located on the western side of Green Point, approximately 750 yards north of the southernmost point of land at Green Point).

(4) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area lying north of a line extending easterly from the southwesterly corner of the town dock at the foot of West Avenue in West Sayville (local landmark) to the southeasternmost corner of the bulkheaded breakwater forming the entrance to Green Creek, West Sayville (local landmark).

(5) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay and Brown Creek (Browns River) lying 500 feet easterly and westerly from the southern end of the jetties protecting the entrance to Brown Creek and extending 1000 feet southerly of the entrance to said creek.

(c) During the period May 15 through September 30th, both dates inclusive, all that area lying 500 feet easterly and westerly of the bulkheads forming the entrance to the harbor serving Fire Island Pines and extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to said harbor.

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(d) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Sailors Haven lying within an area extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to the boat basin at Sailors Haven and extending 500 feet easterly and westerly of the entrance to said boat basin.

(e) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Barrett Beach lying within an area extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to the boat basin at Barrett Beach and extending 500 feet easterly and westerly of the entrance to said boat basin.

(f) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Davis Park lying within an area extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to the harbor serving Davis Park and extending 500 feet easterly and westerly of the entrance to said harbor.

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(g) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Watch Hill lying within an area extending 1,000 feet northerly of the entrance to the harbor serving Watch Hill and extending 500 feet easterly and westerly of the entrance to said harbor.

(h) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area adjacent to Cherry Grove within the boundaries of a line extending northeasterly from the westernmost end of the wooden bulkhead protecting the shoreline at Cherry Grove (local landmark) to Channel Buoy R "4" Fl R 4 sec and then continuing southeasterly to the easternmost end of the wooden bulkhead protecting the shoreline at Cherry Grove (local landmark).

(i) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area within the Town of Islip Marina - Boat Basin (local name), Flynn's Marina - Boat Basin (local name), the Saltaire Marina - Boat Basin (local name), and the Kismet Inn Marina - Boat Basin (local name). Said marina - boat basins are tributaries of Great South Bay along the shoreline of Fire Island.

(j) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Clam Pond (local name) in and adjacent to the Village of Saltaire, lying southerly of a line extending southeasterly from the northernmost corner of the bulkhead protecting the property and residence located at the easternmost end of East Bay Promenade, Saltaire, to the northwesternmost corner of the eastern ferry dock at Fair Harbor; thence proceeding southerly along the eastern side of the dock to the shoreline at Fair Harbor.

(ii) Patchogue Bay.

(a) All that area of Great South Bay, Patchogue Bay and tributaries lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the southernmost point of land at Blue Point to the southeastern corner of the southeasternmost residence on Rod Street, approximately 100 yards southeast of the foot of Dunton Avenue, West Bellport (said residence is a two story house, white brick and light grey shingle, with light grey roof).

*(also see: Patchogue Bay Conditional Program) That portion of Patchogue Bay designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period May 1 through December 14, both dates inclusive, all that area of Great South Bay, Patchogue Bay and tributaries within 500 yards in any direction from the foot of Dunton Avenue, West Bellport.

(iii) Bellport Bay.

(a) All that area of Bellport Bay, including tributaries, lying northerly of a line extending northeasterly from the flagstaff serving the Bellport Yacht Club, located at the foot of Bellport Lane in Bellport, to utility pole No. "43BBL", located at the foot of Bay Avenue (Bay Road) at Fireplace Neck (local landmark).

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(b) All that area of Bellport Bay within a 500-foot radius of the flagstaff serving the Bellport Yacht Club located at the foot of Bellport Lane in Bellport.

(c) During the period May 15 through December 14, both dates inclusive, all that area of Bellport Bay, lying north of a line extending east from the from the flagstaff serving the Bellport Yacht Club, located at the foot of Bellport Lane in Bellport, to the foot of Mott Lane (Gorman Lane), at Fireplace Neck, and south of a line drawn from the flagstaff serving the Bellport Yacht Club, located at the foot of Bellport Lane in Bellport, to utility pole No. "43BBL", located at the foot of Bay Avenue (Bay Road) at Fireplace Neck (local landmark).

(d) All that area of Bellport Bay, Carmans River and tributaries lying northerly of a line extending southeasterly from the Foot of Mott Lane (Gorman Lane), at Fireplace Neck, to the residence at 146 Grandview Drive in Shirley (local landmark, such residence is the southernmost house on the west side of Smith Point).

(e) All that area of Bellport Bay, including Shirley Basin, the entrance to Narrow Bay and tributaries, lying easterly of a line extending due south (magnetic) from the southernmost point of land at Smith Point to the opposite shoreline of the barrier beach.

(f) During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Bellport Bay within 100 yards in any direction from the marina area docks at Bellport Beach and Old Inlet.

(g) During the period May 15th through December 14th, both dates inclusive, all that area of Bellport Bay, including tributaries, lying north and east of a line extending southerly from the foot of Mott Lane (Gorman Lane) at Fireplace Neck to the westernmost point of land at John Boyle Island (local landmark); thence continuing southerly to the northwesternmost point of land east of the dock at Old Inlet.

(iv) Narrow Bay.

(a) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all creeks, canals, coves and tributaries, including Shirley Basin, Unchachogue Creek, Johns Neck Creek, Sheeppen Creek (Section 5 Marina), Pattersquash Creek, and Mastic Beach Yacht Club Canal (Section 1 Marina), located along the shoreline between Smith Point and Floyd Point (local names, local landmarks).

(b) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Narrow Bay and its tributaries lying westerly of a line extending southerly from the westernmost point of the landward side of the public fishing dock located at the foot of Cranberry Drive, Mastic Beach (local name, local landmark) to an orange painted wood marker located on the opposite southern shoreline (local landmark).

(c) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Narrow Bay lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the northeastern corner of the residence at 542 Riviera Drive, Mastic Beach (said residence is a two-story structure painted dark green with a tan-colored turret) to the northwestern corner of the residence at 205 Riviera Drive, Mastic Beach (said residence is a pink two-story structure located at the intersection with Locust Drive; local names, local landmarks).

(d) During the period April 15th to December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of Narrow Bay and its tributaries lying easterly of a line extending southerly from the westernmost point on the landward side of the public fishing dock located at the foot of Cranberry Drive, Mastic Beach (local landmark) to an orange painted wood marker located on the opposite southern shoreline (local landmark); AND westerly of a line extending southerly from the tip of the gable of the residence at 39 Washington Drive (said residence is located on the western side of the southern foot of Washington Drive, Mastic Beach; local names, local landmarks) to an orange painted wood marker located on the opposite southern shoreline (local landmark).

(v) Moriches Bay.

(a) All that area, including Home Creek, Forge River, Old Neck Creek, Mud Creek, Areskonk Creek, Orchard Neck Creek and all other creeks, canals, rivers and coves, north of a line extending northeasterly from the monument located near the shoreline at the southeastern tip of Forge Point (said monument is a wooden pole painted orange, located approximately 1,000 yards south of the entrance to Home Creek, local landmark) to the foot of Belleview Avenue, Center Moriches (local name).

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(b) All that area of Moriches Bay within 500 feet of the Terrell River mouth and all of the Terrell River.

(c) All that area of Tuthill Cove and tributaries north of a line extending northeasterly from the easternmost tip of Tuthill Point to the cupola located on the roof of the Moriches Coast Guard Station (local landmark).

(d) During the period May 15th through September 30th, both dates inclusive, all that area of the boat basin formerly known as Cerullo Brothers Fishing Station, East Moriches (local name).

(e) During the period May 15th to September 30th, both dates inclusive, all that area lying within 500 feet from any portion of the bulkheading and fixed or floating dock structures at the Town of Brookhaven, Great Gun Beach (local name), and all the adjacent unnamed cove lying approximately 300 yards southwest of the westernmost end of the bulkheading at Great Gun Beach.

(f) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area, including Hart Cove, Seatuck Cove and all other creeks, canals, rivers and coves, lying north of a line extending northeasterly from the northeastern corner of the residence at #73 Moriches Island Road (said residence is located approximately 100 yards north of the foot of Moriches Island Road, East Moriches, Town of Brookhaven) to the southernmost point of land at Havens Point and thence continuing to the flagpole located at the residence at #39 Basketneck Lane (local landmark; said residence is located approximately 100 yards southeast of the entrance to Fish Creek on the eastern shoreline of Seatuck Cove, Town of Southampton).

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*(also see: Moriches Bay/Seatuck Cove Conditional Program) That portion of Seatuck Cove designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(g) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Moriches Bay lying north of a line extending northeasterly from the cupola located on the roof of the Moriches Coast Guard Station (located within the Town of Brookhaven) to the foot of Rodgers Lane, Remsenburg (local name, local landmark).

Note: All reference points in the Town of Brookhaven (South Shore) are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12352, 22nd Ed., dated May 11, 1985, except as indicated as "local landmark" or "local name".

(4) Town of Southampton.

Moriches Bay
Quantuck Bay
Shinnecock Bay
Shinnecock Canal
Mecox Bay
Sebonac Creek Complex
Sag Harbor
Peconic River
Flanders Bay
North Sea Harbor
Wooley Pond
Fresh Pond
Mill Creek
Noyac Creek
Cold Spring Pond
Sagaponack Pond

(i) Moriches Bay.

(a) During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area, including Hart Cove, Seatuck Cove and all other creeks, canals, rivers and coves, lying north of a line extending northeasterly from the northeastern corner of the residence at #73 Moriches Island Road (said residence is located approximately 100 yards north of the foot of Moriches Island Road, East Moriches, Town of Brookhaven) to the southernmost point of land at Havens Point and thence continuing to the flagpole located at the residence at #39 Basketneck Lane (local landmark; said residence is located approximately 100 yards southeast of the entrance to Fish Creek on the eastern shoreline of Seatuck Cove, Town of Southampton).

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*(also see: Seatuck Cove Conditional Program) That portion of Seatuck Cove, including tributaries, designated as a conditional area remain uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Moriches Bay lying north of a line extending northeasterly from the cupola located on the roof of the Moriches Coast Guard Station (located within the Town of Brookhaven) to the foot of Rodgers Lane, Remsenburg (local name, local landmark).

(c) All that area of Moriches Bay within a 500 foot radius of the southernmost point of the westernmost breakwater protecting the entrance canal serving the "Westhampton Yacht Squadron", Remsenburg (local name, local landmark).

(d) All other creeks, canals and rivers located along the shoreline between the foot of Remsen Lane, Remsenburg, and the Bascule Bridge at Potunk Point (local names, local landmark).

(e) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Moriches Bay north of a line extending easterly from the southeastern most tip of Speonk Point to the easternmost chimney of the residence located at #285 Fiske Avenue, Westhampton Beach (said residence is a white two story house with a red tiled roof and two large chimneys, local name, local landmark).

(f) All that area of Speonk Cove, Speonk River and other tributaries north of a line extending northeasterly from the southeastern most tip of Speonk Point to the gazebo located near the shoreline at the foot of Jagger Lane, Tanner Neck (local name, local landmark).

(g) All that area, including tributaries, north of a line extending easterly from the southernmost tip of land at Tanners Neck to the easternmost chimney of the residence located at #285 Fiske Avenue, Westhampton Beach (said residence is a white two story house with a red tile roof and two large chimneys, local name, local landmark).

(h) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Moriches Bay lying east of a line extending south from the easternmost chimney of the residence located at #285 Fiske Avenue, Westhampton Beach (said residence is a white two story house with a red tiled roof and two large chimneys) to the top of the conical shaped building of the "Le Ronde Beach Club", #297 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach (local names, local landmarks).

(ii) Quantuck Bay.

(a) During the period April 1st through December 14th (both dates inclusive), all that area, including tributaries, of Moneybogue Bay (local name), Quantuck Canal, Quantuck Bay and Quogue Canal lying easterly of the bascule bridge located at the southern foot of Jessup Lane (local name), Westhampton Beach and westerly of the bascule bridge located at the southern foot of Post Lane (local name), Quogue.

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(b) During the period December 15th through March 31st (both dates inclusive), all that area, including tributaries, of Quantuck Creek lying northerly of Montauk Highway; Aspatuck Creek (local name) lying northerly of Main Street (local name), Westhampton Beach; the Boat Basin at Westhampton Beach, including the canal leading to it from Moneybogue Bay (local name), lying northerly of a line extending due east and west (magnetic) across the canal and passing through buoy Fl R "6"; the creeks and canals at Westhampton Beach, Quiogue and Quogue lying easterly of the northern foot of the bascule bridge located at the southern foot of Jessup Lane (local name) and westerly of the western entrance to Penniman Creek, except Quantuck Canal, Quogue Canal, Quantuck Bay and the certified portions of Quantuck Creek and Aspatuck Creek (local name).

(iii) Shinnecock Bay.

(a) Except as otherwise described in this subparagraph, all creeks and canals located along the shoreline of Shinnecock Bay and Tiana Bay at Quogue, East Quogue, Pine Neck, West Tiana, Tiana, Springville and Ponquogue.

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(b) All that area of Penniman Creek and tributaries lying northerly and westerly of a line extending northeasterly from the southeastern end of the dock serving the Shinnecock Yacht Club to the southwestern end of the dock located on the opposite eastern shoreline and serving the Brennan residence (1985) (local landmarks and local names).

(c) All that area of Stone Creek and tributaries lying northerly and westerly of a line extending northerly from the eastern end of the dock located on the southern shoreline at the mouth of Stone Creek and serving the residence, known locally as the "Anchorage" (1993) at 25 Bay Road, to the flagpole located at the residence, 19 Stone Lane (1993), located on the northern shoreline (local names and local landmarks).

(d) All that area of Phillips Creek and tributaries lying northerly and westerly of a line extending northeasterly from the flagpole located at 27 Old Point Road (1993) on the southern shoreline, to the flagpole at 28 Sunset Avenue located on the opposite northern shoreline (local names and local landmarks) (1993).

(e) All that area of Weesuck Creek and its tributaries lying northerly of a line extending northeasterly from the northeasternmost corner of the bulkheaded town pier and ramp at the foot of Bay Avenue, in East Quogue (local names and local landmarks) to the unnamed point of land on the western shore of Pine Neck, on a bearing 60 degrees magnetic (46 degrees true).

(f) All that area of Tiana Bay and tributaries lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the southernmost end of the bulkhead protecting the shoreline at the Siclari and Messina residence (1985), 39 West Tiana Road to the westernmost end of the sandspit extending from the opposite eastern shoreline (local names and local landmark).

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(1) All that area of Tiana Bay within a 250 yard radius of the inlet to Carter Creek. The inlet to Carter Creek is located approximately 1,300 yards north of Pine Neck Point.

(g) All that area of Smith Creek and tributaries lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the northeastern end of the white painted dock (located on the western shoreline of Smith Creek and serving the Bucci residence [1985] 21 East Point Lane) to the southern end of the Gilgan residence (1985) located on the opposite eastern shoreline on Oak Lane (local names and local landmarks).

(h) During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive) all that area, including tributaries of Heady Creek, lying north of a line extending easterly from the northeast corner of the peaked roof of the beige Shinnecock Indian Reservation, old hatchery building, to a red brick chimney of a two- story residence at 509 Captains Neck Lane, known locally as "Colonnades", on the opposite shoreline (said residence is a two-story structure with natural wood shingled siding and a natural wood shingled roof) (1993).

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(i) During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive) all that area including tributaries of Taylor Creek lying northeast of a line extending southeasterly from the southernmost tip of land on the eastern side of Heady Creek, to a white brick chimney on a grey shingled, one story residence at 501 Meadow Lane, in the village of Southampton.

(j) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Old Fort Pond lying southwest of a line extending southeasterly from the northern side of the bulkheaded boat ramp at the Southampton Yacht Club (local name) to the easternmost end of the fixed marina dock, thence continuing southwesterly to the southernmost end of the bulkhead serving said marina.

(k) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Old Fort Pond lying south of a line extending easterly from the wooden jetty at the residence located at 64 Little Neck Road, to a point 100 feet east of the northern fixed T-dock at Sherry and Joe Corr's, Best Boat Works (local name, local landmark), extending southerly to a point 100 feet east of the southern fixed T-dock and thence continuing westerly to the end of the wooden bulkhead serving said marina.

(l) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Old Fort Pond lying northwesterly of a line extending southwesterly from the eastern end of a bulkheaded pier just north of the "Club on the Bay" Condominiums (local name), on Little Neck Road, to the southernmost end of the bulkhead serving said condominium complex.

(m) All that area of Shinnecock Bay lying southeast of a line extending northeasterly from the rock pile on the western end of the Shinnecock Bay Commercial Fishing Station (local name, local landmark), to the U.S. Coast Guard Channel Buoy "4" R, continuing northeast to the Shinnecock Inlet Buoy "2" Fl R 4 sec and extending southwesterly to the northern end of the western jetty of Shinnecock Inlet.

(n) All that area of Daves Creek (East Quogue), lying west of a line extending northeasterly from the easternmost point of land at Hampton Point to the foot of Walker Avenue, north of the inlet to Daves Creek.

(iv) Shinnecock Canal.

(a) All that area, including boat basins, marinas and all other tributaries, lying southerly of a line extending northeasterly from the tip of the rock jetty located at the western entrance to the Shinnecock Canal in Great Peconic Bay to the tip of the rock jetty (located at the eastern entrance to the Shinnecock Canal in Great Peconic Bay); and all that area including boat basins and marinas and all other tributaries lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the southeastern end of the fuel dock serving Corr's Mariner's Cove to the southernmost end of the bulkhead protecting the shoreline at Jackson's Marina (local name and local landmarks).

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(b) During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive) all that area including boat basins, marinas and tributaries in Shinnecock Bay and Canal, lying northerly of a line extending northeasterly from the northeasternmost tip of property of the Irish Mist Beachfront Motel, 49 Canoe Place Road, Apartment #114 (a two-story, grey and white shingled residence), to the southeasternmost end of the bulkhead protecting the shoreline of Jackson's Marina and all that area included in clause (a) of this subparagraph.

Note: All reference points, except local landmarks and local names in Moriches Bay, Quantuck Bay, Shinnecock Bay and Shinnecock Canal in the Town of Southampton are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12352, 21st Ed., dated November 12, 1983.

(v) Mecox Bay.

(a) During the period December 1st through April 30th, both dates inclusive, all that area of Mecox Bay, including tributaries, lying north and west of a line extending northeasterly from the southeasternmost corner of the residence at 97 Cobb Isle (said residence is a two-story, white painted house with two, second-story, circular windows and two closely- spaced chimney flue pipes) to the southeastern end of Bay Avenue, on the opposite, eastern shoreline; and all that area of Sams Creek and Swan Creek, lying easterly of a line extending northerly from the northwest corner of the residence at 168 Dune Road (said residence is a two-story, flat roofed, white house with large ornamental, circular openings) to an orange marker located at the western entrance to Swan Creek; and all that area of Burnett Creek, Channel Pond, and the unnamed creeks between Bay Avenue and Swan Creek, along the northeastern shoreline of Mecox Bay.

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(b) During the period May 1st through November 30th, both dates inclusive, all of Mecox Bay and its tributaries.

(vi) Sebonac Creek Complex. During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive), all that area of the Sebonac Creek Complex including Bullhead Bay, Little Sebonac Creek, West Cove Creek, Scallop Pond and its tributaries.

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(vii) Sag Harbor.

(a) All that area, including tributaries, lying westerly of a line extending northerly along the breakwater located at the entrance to Sag Harbor (local landmark) and thence continuing northerly from the northern end of the break water to the northeasternmost extremity of the timber bulkhead protecting the shoreline adjacent to East Harbor Drive, North Haven (local landmark); and easterly of the westernmost portions of the fixed bridge connecting North Haven Peninsula and Sag Harbor (local landmark).

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(b) During the period May 15th through October 31st (both dates inclusive), all that area of Sag Harbor, Sag Harbor Cove and the Redwood Canal (local name), including tributaries, lying northerly of Redwood Road and southerly of a line extending easterly from the "wooden pole jetty" protecting the eastern side of the Redwood Boat Basin boat launching ramp to the northwestern end of the easternmost floating dock of the Ship-Ashore Marina (local names and local landmarks).

(c) During the period May 15th through October 31st (both dates inclusive) all that area of Sag Harbor Cove, including tributaries lying easterly of a line extending northeasterly from the eastern end of the Villas at Sag Harbor condominiums (local name and local landmark) to the southwestern end of the dock serving the P. Sutphen residence. (The Sutphen residence is a white painted house [1985] and is the first house on the west side of Ferry Road, North Haven, northerly of the fixed bridge connecting North Haven Peninsula and Sag Harbor, local names and local landmarks.)

(d) All that area of Paynes Creek, including tributaries, lying westerly of a line extending northerly from utility pole NYT 11 (said utility pole is the northernmost utility pole on the eastern side of Whitney Road, local name and local landmarks) to a wooden pole painted orange (located on the opposite northern shoreline, local landmark).

(e) All that area of Upper Sag Harbor Cove including tributaries lying south of a line extending easterly from the easternmost point of land at Bluff Point to the western end of the fixed wooden dock of the residence at 15 Greene Street, a one-story natural wood shingled home, located at the foot of and on the south side of Greene Street (local names, local landmarks).

*(also see: Paynes Creek and Upper Sag Harbor Cove Conditional Program) Those portions of Paynes Creek and Upper Sag Harbor Cove designated as conditional areas remain uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

Note: All reference points in Sag Harbor in the Town of Southampton taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12358 dated December 1, 1984, except as indicated as "local names" and "local landmarks."

(viii) Peconic River.

(a) All waters of the Peconic River and its tributaries within the Town of Southampton.

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(ix) Flanders Bay.

(a) All that area of Reeves Bay including tributaries.

(b) All that area of Flanders Bay including tributaries lying westerly and northerly of a line extending northeasterly from the northernmost tip of Goose Creek Point exposed at mean high water to the southernmost tip of Simmons Point exposed at mean high water.

(c) All that area, including tributaries of Goose Creek, Birch Creek and Mill Creek.

*(also see: Reeves Bay, Birch Creek and Mill Creek Conditional Program) Those portions of Reeves Bay, Birch Creek and Mill Creek designated as conditional areas remain uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(d) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Hubbard Creek including tributaries.

(e) All creeks, canals and other tributaries located along the northern shoreline of Flanders Bay between Simmons Point and Miamogue Point.

(f) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Flanders Bay within a 500 foot radius of the southernmost bulkheading protecting the mouth of Kings Creek (Note: Kings Creek, also known as Hawks Creek, is a tributary of Flanders Bay located approximately 500 yards northwest of Miamogue Point) (local name, local landmark).

Note: All reference points, except local landmarks and local names, in the Peconic River, Reeves Bay, Flanders Bay, Great Peconic Bay and tributaries are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Charts No. 12358, 14th Ed., dated July 10, 1982.

(x) North Sea Harbor.

(a) During the period from January 1st through December 31st (both dates inclusive):

(1) All that area of Alwewife Creek (local name) and North Sea Harbor lying south and west of a line extending southeasterly from the northeasternmost point of land at Conscience Point, to the easternmost end of the bulkhead located at 319 Noyack Road, a two-story, wood shingled residence with three flag poles and a gambrel roof on an unnamed point of land, west of the entrance to Fish Cove (local names, local landmarks).

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(2) All that area of Turtle Cove (local name) lying east of a line extending southerly from a monument on the northern shore of Davis Creek (local name), immediately west of Turtle Cove, to a monument on the southern shore of Davis Creek.

(3) All that area of Fish Cove (local name) and tributaries, including the unnamed creek connecting North Sea Harbor and Fish Cove.

*(also see: North Sea Harbor/Fish Cove Conditional Program) Those portions of North Sea Harbor and Fish Cove, including tributaries, designated as conditional areas remain uncertified when there are no conditional programs in effect, and during any period when the conditional programs are in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive):

(1) All that area of Davis Creek (local name) lying west of a line extending southerly from a monument located on the northern shore of Davis Creek, immediately west of Turtle Cove (local name), to a monument on the southern shore of Davis Creek and extending westerly to, and including the entrance of said creek.

Note: All reference points in North Sea Harbor in the Town of Southampton taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12358 dated December 1, 1984, except as indicated as "local names" and "local landmarks".

(xi) Wooley Pond. During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive) all that area of Wooley Pond and its tributaries.

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(xii) Fresh Pond. All that area of Fresh Pond and its tributaries and all that area of Little Peconic Bay within 600 feet of the mouth of Fresh Pond.

(xiii) Mill Creek. During the period April 1st through December 14th (both dates inclusive) all that area of Mill Creek. Special Note: Mill Creek is a tributary of Noyack Bay.

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(xiv) Noyac Creek. During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive) all that area of Noyac Creek lying southerly of a line extending southwesterly from the southwesternmost point of land on Clam Island to the opposite shoreline located at Morton National Wildlife Refuge in Noyack.

(xv) Cold Spring Pond.

(a) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Cold Spring Pond within the Lobster Inn Boat Basin (local names, local landmark), lying northwest of a line extending northeasterly along the fixed wooden dock of the Lobster Inn Restaurant to the opposite shoreline, and all that area lying southeast of a line extending southwesterly from the northwesternmost point of land on the unnamed peninsula bordering the northeastern side of the cove, continuing southwesterly to the opposite shoreline (adjacent to the Lobster Inn Restaurant).

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(b) During the period January 1st through December 31st (both dates inclusive), all that area of the Lobster Inn Boat Basin lying southeast of a line extending northeasterly along the fixed wooden dock of the Lobster Inn Restaurant to the opposite shoreline.

(xvi) All that area of Sagaponack Pond, a brackish embayment and its tributaries, including any inlet when open to the Atlantic Ocean.

(5) Town of East Hampton.

Sag Harbor
Montauk Harbor
Oyster Pond
Three Mile Harbor
Hog Creek
Fresh Pond
Napeague Bay
Northwest Harbor
Northwest Creek
Accabonac Harbor
Georgica Pond

(i) Sag Harbor.

(a) All that area, including tributaries, lying westerly of a line extending northerly along the breakwater located at the entrance to Sag Harbor (local landmark) and thence continuing northerly from the northern end of the breakwater to the northeasternmost extremity of the timber bulkhead protecting the shoreline adjacent to East Harbor Drive, North Haven (local landmark); and easterly of the westernmost portions of the fixed bridge connecting North Haven Peninsula and Sag Harbor (local landmark).

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Note: All reference points in Sag Harbor in the Town of East Hampton taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12358 dated December 1, 1984, except as indicated as "local landmarks."

(ii) Montauk Lake (Montauk Harbor).

(a) All that area lying south of a line extending easterly from the flashing red light on the jetty on the western side of the entrance to Montauk Harbor (Lake Montauk) to the flashing green light on the jetty on the eastern side of the entrance to said harbor; and all that area, including tributaries, northerly of the causeway to Star Island and a line extending easterly from the flag tower at the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Star Island to the southernmost extremity of the dock serving Deep Water Seafood, Inc. (local landmark) and located on the eastern shore of Montauk Harbor (Lake Montauk).

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(b) During the period April 1st through December 14th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Montauk Lake and tributaries lying southerly of a line extending easterly from the highest point of the stone chimney (serving the Rispoli residence, 80 Old West Lake Drive) to the northwestern end of northernmost wooden jetty extending from the shoreline at Bridgeford Colony (local landmarks, local name).

(c) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Montauk Harbor (Montauk Lake) lying south of a line extending easterly from the flag tower at the U.S Coast Guard Station on Star Island to the southernmost extremity of the dock serving Deep Water Seafood, Inc. (local name, local landmark), on the western shore and northwest of a line extending northeasterly from the white flagpole located on the shoreline of the P. Kalikow residence (local name), off Star Island Drive, to a white flagpole at 395 East Lake Drive on the opposite shoreline (local landmark).

(d) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Montauk Harbor (Montauk Lake) at the Montauk Lake Marina and Club (local name, local landmark) lying east of a line extending southeasterly from a point 100 yards northwesterly of the main fixed dock to the southwesternmost end of that same fixed dock, continuing southeasterly along the fixed T- dock to its southeasternmost end and continuing in an easterly direction, 100 yards southeast of the innermost end of the floating T-dock.

(iii) Oyster Pond. All that area of Oyster Pond and tributaries.

Note: All reference points, except local landmarks and local names in Montauk Lake (Montauk Harbor) in the Town of East Hampton are taken from National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Nautical Chart No. 13205, 25th Ed., dated January 12, 1980.

(iv) Three Mile Harbor.

(a) During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive):

(1) All that area of Three Mile Harbor within a 500 foot radius, in all directions, of the entrance to the East Hampton Point Marina (located on the eastern shoreline at 295 Three Mile Harbor Road), which includes all that area of Maidstone Harbor/Maidstone Marina (local names), located about 50 feet north of the East Hampton Point Marina at 313 Three Mile Harbor Road.

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(2) All that area of Three Mile Harbor within a 500 foot radius in all directions of the entrance to Shagwong Marina (local name), located on the eastern shoreline of Three Mile Harbor Road.

(3) All that area of Three Mile Harbor and tributaries lying southeast of a line extending northeasterly from the northeasternmost point of land on the peninsula located at the western side of the entrance into "Head of the Harbor" (local name), at the southern end of Three Mile Harbor and continuing to the terminus of Breeze Hill Road.

(b) During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Hands Creek, including the entrance "canal" and tributaries.

(c) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Three Mile Harbor lying southeast of a line extending southwesterly from the northeasternmost point of land at the entrance of the cove harboring the Sunset Cove Marina (local name) to the opposite shoreline serving the inlet.

(d) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Three Mile Harbor lying southerly of a line extending westerly from Harborview Lane (local name) and continuing to the opposite shoreline on Sedge Island (local name, local landmark) and easterly of a line extending northerly from the northwesternmost point of the bulkhead serving the Town of East Hampton, Town Dock (local name) and parking area, to the southernmost end of Sedge Island on the opposite shoreline.

(v) Hog Creek.

(a) During the period April 1st through December 14th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Hog Creek, including tributaries, lying easterly of a line extending southeasterly from the flagpole (located near the east side of the entrance to Hog Creek) on the property of the Clearwater Beach Property Owners Association, Inc. (local landmarks, local name) to the western end of the dock serving the residence at No. 152 Water Hole Road (local landmark, local name).

(b) During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of Hog Creek lying within the perimeter of the Lionhead Beach Association marina and within 35 feet of the bulkhead along the shoreline of the Lionhead Beach Association property. Said property is located at the easterly end of Bay Inlet Road (local names, local landmarks).

(vi) Fresh Pond. All that area of Fresh Pond, including tributaries and the entrance "canal." Special Note: Fresh Pond is a tributary of Napeague Bay.

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(vii) *Napeague Bay. During the period May 15th through October 15th (both dates inclusive), all that area of the Devon Yacht Club Boat Basin (local name), located on the southern side of Napeague Bay.

(viii) Northwest Harbor. All that area of Alewife Pond, including entrance channel and all that area of Northwest Harbor, within 50 yards in all directions from the inlet of Alewife Pond.

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(ix) Northwest Creek.

(a) All that area of Northwest Creek and its tributaries.

*(also see: Northwest Creek Conditional Program) That portion of Northwest Creek designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(x) Accabonac Harbor.

(a) All that area of East Harbor (located in the southeasternmost portion of Accabonac Harbor) lying south and west of a line extending northwesterly from the northwesternmost point of land of the property at 43 Louse Point Road (the house on said property is two stories, painted grey with a dark roof and is the fifth house north of the intersection of Louse Point Road and Old Stone Highway) to an orange painted pole on the opposite western shoreline of East Harbor.

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(b) During the period May 1st through November 30th (both dates inclusive) all that area of Accabonac Harbor and East Harbor lying south of a line extending easterly from the northeasternmost point of land at the Merrill Lake Sanctuary to the westernmost point of land at Sage Island (local name) and continuing southeasterly along the northern shoreline of Sage Island (an orange marker is located at the northernmost point of said island) to its easternmost point, heading easterly to the foot of the dirt launch area at Gerard Point (local landmark) and all that area west of a line extending southerly from the southernmost point of land at Gerard Point (located at the northern side of the entrance to Accabonac Harbor) to the northernmost point of land at Louse Point (located at the southern side of the entrance to Accabonac Harbor).

(c) All that area of the northernmost portion of Accabonac Harbor including tributaries lying north of a line extending westerly from the westernmost point of land of the property at 128 Gerard Drive (the house on said property is one story, painted beige with a dark roof) to an orange painted pole on the opposite western shoreline of northern Accabonac Harbor.

*(also see: Accabonac Harbor and East Harbor Conditional Program) Those portions of Accabonac Harbor and East Harbor designated as conditional areas remain uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(xi) *Georgica Pond. All that area of Georgica Pond, a brackish embayment and its tributaries, including any inlet when open to the Atlantic Ocean.

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(6)Town of Shelter Island.

Shelter Island Sound and Dering Harbor
Coecles Harbor
Menantic Creek

(i) Shelter Island Sound and Dering Harbor. All that area of Shelter Island Sound and Dering Harbor south and east of a line extending southwesterly from the westernmost point of land at Dering Point, Shelter Island to the southernmost point of land at Fanning Point, Southold and continuing southeasterly to the westernmost corner of the ferry dock at Shelter Island; and all that area of Shelter Island Sound extending seaward 1000 feet from mean high water from the ferry dock to a line extending westerly from the yellow house at 34 Prospect Avenue, Shelter Island to the foot of Island View Lane, Southold (local names, local landmarks).

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*(also see: Dering Harbor Conditional Program) That portion of Dering Harbor designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(ii) Coecles Harbor. During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Coecles Harbor lying south of a line extending easterly from the eastern end of Hudson Avenue (local name, local landmark) to the northeasternmost corner of the fueling dock at the Coecles Harbor Marina and Boatyard (local name, local landmark) and west of a line extending southerly along the easternmost side of said fueling dock and thence continuing to the southeasternmost corner of the southernmost floating dock at said marina and north of a line extending westerly from the southeasternmost corner of said floating dock to the shoreline.

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(iii) Menantic Creek. During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Menantic Creek lying south of a line extending southeasterly from the northernmost corner of the shingled poolhouse immediately adjacent to the swimming pool located at the Island Boatyard Marina (local name, local landmark) to the western end of Tarkettle Road, which terminates in a town boat launching ramp, (local name, local landmark) and north of a line extending southeasterly from the southernmost point of the Island Boatyard Marina fuel dock to the southwesternmost point of the wooden bulkhead on the eastern side of the mouth of Menantic Creek. Special Note: Menantic Creek is a tributary of West Neck Harbor.

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Note: All reference points, except local names and local landmarks, in the Town of Shelter Island are taken from NOAA Nautical Chart No. 12358, 16th Ed., dated May 12, 1990.

(7) Town of Southold

L.I. Sound
Greenport Harbor
Cutchogue Harbor
Mattituck Inlet and Mattituck Creek
Shelter Island Sound
Fishers Island Sound
Hashamomuck Pond
Goldsmiths Inlet
Gull Pond
Plum Island
Great Peconic Bay
Southold Bay
Orient Harbor
Gardiners Bay
Little Peconic Bay
Pipes Cove

(i) Long Island Sound. All that area within a one-half mile radius of the sewer outfall located at Lat. 41° 6' 30" N. and Long. 72° 23' 9" W. and serving the Greenport Sewage Treatment Plant. Such outfall is located five hundred feet offshore of the westernmost rock jetty on the Village of Greenport Property southwest of Inlet Point and approximately five hundred feet easterly of the shoal marked "Parker Rock" on N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart No. 12358.

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(ii) Greenport Harbor.

(a) All that area, including tributaries, lying northerly and westerly of a line extending northeasterly from the northeasternmost corner of the Long Island Railroad Dock (located at the Greenport Railroad Station, local names, local landmarks) to the southwestern end of the large dock serving the Greenport Yacht and Shipbuilding Company (located at the southern foot of Carpenter Street, local names, local landmarks).

(b) All that area, including tributaries, lying northerly and westerly of a line extending northeasterly from the white painted flagpole (located at the eastern foot of Central Avenue on the property of the Stirling Cove Condominiums, local names, local landmarks) to the northwesternmost end of the wooden bulkhead protecting the shoreline at the eastern entrance to Stirling Basin off of Sandy Beach Lane, local names, local landmarks.

(iii) Cutchogue Harbor.

(a) Schoolhouse Creek. All that area including Schoolhouse Creek (local name) being the creek located northerly of Orchard Street (local name) in New Suffolk, lying west of a line extending northerly from the eastern end of the rock jetty which projects off the shoreline immediately south of the creek (local landmark) to the eastern end of the dock which projects off the shoreline immediately north of the creek (local landmark).

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(b) East Creek, Mud Creek, Haywater Cove, and Broadwater Cove.

(1) Broadwater Cove. During the period May 15th through October 31st, all that area of Broadwater Cove lying west of a line extending southerly from the southeast corner of the house located at 8000 Skunk Lane (local name) to the opposite shore.

(2) East Creek and Mud Creek. During the period January 1st through December 31st, both dates inclusive, all that area of East Creek and Mud Creek west and north of a line extending northerly from the southernmost dock on East Creek to an osprey nest platform on the opposite shoreline and continuing northeasterly to the southernmost end of the boat ramp at the western end of Mason Drive.

(3) East Creek, Mud Creek and Haywater Cove. During the period of May 1st through November 30th, both dates inclusive, all that area of East Creek, Mud Creek and Haywater Cove southerly of a line extending northerly from the southernmost dock on East Creek to an osprey nest platform on the opposite shoreline continuing northeasterly to the southernmost end of the boat ramp at the western end of Mason Drive and then proceeding southerly to the intersection of Haywaters Road and Landing Road (local names).

(4) Cutchogue Harbor. During the period of May 1st through November 30th, all that area of Cutchogue Harbor within 500 feet in all directions of the mouth of the East Creek, Mud Creek, Haywater Cove and Broadwater Cove Complex (local names).

(c) Wickham Creek. All that area of Wickham Creek including tributaries.

(d) New Suffolk. During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of the marina, located at the eastern end of New Suffolk Avenue (Main Street, New Suffolk), within the confines of the stone breakwater protecting said marina, and all that area lying easterly of the stone breakwater within 150 feet of the southernmost point of the breakwater on the northern side of the marina basin entrance.

(iv) Mattituck Inlet and Mattituck Creek. All that area including tributaries, lying southerly and easterly of a line extending northeasterly from the northern end of the rock jetty protecting the western side of the entrance to Mattituck Inlet (local landmark) to the northern end of the rock jetty protecting the eastern side of the entrance to Mattituck Inlet (local landmark).

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*(also see: Mattituck Creek Conditional Program) That portion of Mattituck Creek designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(v) Shelter Island Sound.

(a) All that area of Shelter Island Sound and Dering Harbor south and east of a line extending southwesterly from the westernmost point of land at Dering Point, Shelter Island to the southernmost point of land at Fanning Point, Southold and continuing southeasterly to the westernmost corner of the ferry dock at Shelter Island; and all that area of Shelter Island Sound extending seaward 1000 feet from mean high water from the ferry dock to a line extending westerly from the yellow house at 34 Prospect Avenue, Shelter Island to the foot of Island View Lane, Southold (local names, local landmarks).

(b) Sage Pond. During the period May 15 through October 31, all that area within Sage Pond (local name) and all tributaries.

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(c) Budds Pond. During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Budds Pond (local name) including all tributaries.

(d) During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area within the Goldsmith Boat Shop boat basin and all that area within the Mill Creek Inn Restaurant and Marina boat basin (local names, local landmarks).

(vi) Fishers Island Sound.

(a) Outer West Harbor. During the period May 15 through September 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of West Harbor lying southerly of a line extending southeasterly from the easternmost point of land at Hawks Nest Point to a flagpole located on the eastern shore of West Harbor on the property of Grey Gulls Estate, also known as the DuPont House (local name, local landmark). Said flagpole is situated between the shoreline and the residence.

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(b) West Harbor and Pirates Cove. All that area of West Harbor lying south of a line extending east from the northeasternmost corner of the natural shingled house located at the northern end of Hedges Street, said house is located on Murphy's Beach, to the northernmost corner of the two storied brown wood shingle house with a large antenna located on Peninsula Avenue (local names, local landmarks).

(c) Island Pond. All the area of Island Pond and tributaries.

Note: All reference points, except local names and local landmarks, on Fishers Island in the Town of Southold are taken from NOAA Nautical Chart No. 13214, 23rd Ed., dated February 3, 1990.

(vii) Hashamomuck Pond.

(a) During the period January 1 through December 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Hashamomuck Pond and Long Creek lying westerly of a line extending southerly from the orange marker located at the southern end of Beverly Road (local name, local landmark) to the orange marker located on the opposite shore.

*(also see: Hashamomuck Pond Conditional Program) That portion of Hashamomuck Pond designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(b) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates, inclusive, all that area of Hashamomuck Pond and Mill Creek lying northerly and easterly of a line extending westerly from the stack (a brick chimney) near the shoreline of Shelter Island Sound east of the entrance to Mill Creek and south of Goldsmith's Boat Shop (local landmark) to the most landward point of the fixed dock at "The Old Barge" Restaurant at 750 Old Main Road, Southold (local name, local landmark).

(c) During the period January 1 to December 31, all that area of "The Clay Pit" and its tributaries lying east of a marker approximately 540 feet east of the LIRR trestle over Mill Creek (local names, local landmarks).

(viii) Goldsmith Inlet. All that area of Goldsmith Inlet and tributaries.

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(ix) Gull Pond. During the period April 1 through December 14 (both dates inclusive), all that area of Gull Pond, including tributaries lying northerly and northwesterly of a line extending northeasterly from the southeastern end of the wood bulkhead-jetty protecting the southwestern side of the entrance to Gull Pond to the southeastern end of the wood bulkhead-jetty protecting the northeastern side of the entrance to Gull Pond (local landmarks).

(x) Plum Island.

(a) Plum Gut. All that area of Plum Gut, Plum Gut Harbor, and tributaries lying northerly and easterly of a line extending westerly from the southernmost point of land exposed at mean high water at Pine Point to buoy GR "MS" (said buoy is located near Midway Shoal) and thence continuing northerly to Fl 2.5 sec 5M PA.

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(b) Long Island Sound. All that area of Long Island Sound within 500 yards of the most seaward portion of the shoreline exposed at mean high water, from the westernmost point of lands on Plum Island to the easternmost point of land on Plum Island.

(c) Gardiners Bay. All that area of Gardiners Bay adjacent to the southern shore of Plum Island, including tributaries, within 500 yards of the most seaward portion of shoreline exposed at mean high water, from the westernmost point of land on Plum Island to the easternmost point of land on Plum Island.

(xi) Great Peconic Bay.

(a) All that area of Brushs Creek, including tributaries and the entrance canal, and all that area of Great Peconic Bay within a 300-yard radius of the southwesternmost corner of the bulkheading protecting the northern shoreline of the entrance to Brushs Creek.

(b) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of James Creek, including tributaries and the entrance canal.

(c) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all the area of Deep Hole Creek lying north and west of a line extending due north from the northernmost tip of Marratooka Point (local name), exposed at mean high water, to the opposite shore.

(d) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all the area of Halls Creek, including tributaries.

(xii) Southold Bay.

(a) Boat Basins.

(1) During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of the Paradise Point Boat Basin and all that area of the combined Reydon Shores and the Plock property boat basin (local names).

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(2) All that area of the boat basin north and west of Harbor Lights Drive and all that area of Southold Bay within 250 feet of the mouth the boat basin.

(b) Jockey Creek and Town Creek.

(1) During the period January 1 to December 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Jockey Creek lying westerly of a line extending southerly from the highest point of the chimney on the residence at 3415 Wells Avenue to the white flagpole with the sailboat ornament, between the shoreline and the residence at 405 Pine Creek Rd. (local names, local landmarks).

(2) During the period April 15 to December 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Jockey Creek, Town Creek and tributaries, lying west of a line extending southerly from the south end of Terry Road directly to the opposite shore.

(c) Petty's Pond. All that area of Petty's Pond (also known as Beixedon Creek) and all that area of Southold Bay within 500 feet of the mouth of Petty's Pond (local names).

(d) Goose Creek. During the period April 15 through December 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Goose Creek lying south and west of the Goose Creek Bridge (local Landmarks).

(xiii) Orient Harbor.

(a) During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Orient Harbor lying east of a line extending northerly from the tip of the northwesternmost dock of the Orient Yacht Club to the northernmost corner of the bulkhead at the shoreline at the foot of the Harbor River road.

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(b) Narrow River. All that area of Narrow River and tributaries lying northerly of a line extending easterly from the southern end of the seawall located on the western shore of Narrow River near the junction of Narrow River Road and King Street (local names) to a pole with an osprey nesting platform on top located on the southern tip of Barnsfield Point.

*(also see: Narrow River Conditional Program) That portion of Narrow River designated as a conditional area remains uncertified when there is no conditional program in effect, and during any period when the conditional program is in the "closed" status.

(c) Hallock Bay. During the period May 1 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of the canal lying north of a line extending northeast from a pole with an osprey nesting platform on top located on the tip of Barnsfield Point to a pole with an orange marker located on the opposite shore.

(d) Little Bay. During the period May 1 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Little Bay lying north and east of a line extending southeasterly from a pole with an orange marker located on the tidal wetlands on the north shore of Little Bay to a pole with an orange marker located on the opposite shore in Orient Beach State Park.

(xiv) Gardiners Bay. During the period May 15 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Gardiners Bay within the Orient by the Sea boat basin.

(xv) Little Peconic Bay. Richmond Creek. During the period April 1 through October 31, both dates inclusive, all that area of Richmond Creek lying west of a line extending north from the easternmost point of land at the south side of the mouth of Richmond Creek to the opposite shore.

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(xvi) Pipes Cove. All that area of the unnamed creek northwest of Fanning Point and east of Silvermere Road, Southold, and all that area of Pipes Cove within 100 feet of the southernmost point of the eastern bulkhead within the mouth of the unnamed creek.

Note: All reference points, except local names and local landmarks, in the Town of Southold, with the exception of Fishers Island, are taken from N.O.A.A. Nautical Chart Number 12358, 16th Ed., May 12, 1990.

(8) Town of Riverhead.

Flanders Bay
Peconic River
Great Peconic Bay
L.I. Sound
Wading River Creek
Baiting Hollow Creek

(i) Flanders Bay.

(a) All that area of Reeves Bay including tributaries.

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(b) All that area of Flanders Bay including tributaries lying westerly and northerly of a line extending northeasterly from the northernmost tip of Goose Creek Point exposed at mean high water to the southernmost tip of Simmons Point exposed at mean high water.

(c) All that area, including tributaries of Goose Creek, Birch Creek and Mill Creek.

(d) During the period May 1 through November 30, both dates inclusive, all that area of Hubbard Creek including tributaries.

(e) All creeks, canals and other tributaries located along the northern shoreline of Flanders Bay between Simmons Point and Miamogue Point.

(f) During the period May 1 throu