A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of MassachusettsMassachusetts. Commissioners on Fisheries and Game
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A Report upon the Mollusk Fisheries of Massachusetts
Massachusetts. Commissioners on Fisheries and Game
Shellfish fisheries -- Massachusetts
Number of men, -
Capital invested, -
Production, 1907:--
Bushels,. 250
Value, $250
Total area (acres):--
Sand, 25
Mud, 450
Gravel, 100
Mussels and eel grass, 75
Total, 650
Productive area (acres):--
Good clamming, -
Scattering clams, 100
Barren area possibly productive (acres), -
Waste barren area (acres), 550
Possible normal production, $20,000
_Hull._
The stony shores of Hull offer but little suitable clam area, though
fair digging is found in the vicinity of Hog Island and in Weir River.
The usual type of flat is a pebbly or gravel beach, while near White
Head and Weir River there are large mud areas. Clams are dug only for
home consumption or for bait.
SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY.
Number of men, -
Capital invested, -
Production, 1907:--
Bushels, 100
Value, $100
Total area (acres):--
Sand -
Mud, 225
Gravel, 200
Mussels and eel grass, -
Total, 425
Productive area (acres):--
Good clamming, -
Scattering clams, 50
Barren area possibly productive (acres) 50
Waste barren area (acres) 325
Possible normal production, $15,000
_Cohasset._
Cohasset, though possessing sufficient suitable area to support a
clam fishery, has no industry of any importance. The greater part
of the tidal flats are barren, while the remainder are far from
fertile. The region immediately about White Head and the territory
opposite extending along Barson's beach are the most productive, while
scattering clams are found in Little Harbor.
The total acreage of available flat exceeds 100 acres. Of this, 90
acres are wholly unproductive, and the remainder, 10 acres, is not very
valuable. The main type of soil is sand, though areas of mud are found
in the coves. There are no regular clammers, though many clams are dug
by the citizens of the town for their own use. There has never been a
clam industry worthy of the name at Cohasset, and the present state of
apathy appears to be normal. No local regulations of any kind govern
the fishery.
SUMMARY OF INDUSTRY.
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