Softshell Clam Survey of Upper Penobscot Bay, 1966-67

NORTHPORT

Saturday Cove (A - B) This cove is relatively small, and at mean low water, planimeter readings indicate an area of 7 acres. Soft-shell clam producing areas total approximately 5 acres.

Twenty-two samples were obtained from this cove and the commercial standing crop is 1,100 bushels with a community value from $21,500 to $59,400. See Figure 24 and Table 5.

Temple Heights - Bayside (B - C) The surveyed shoreline between Saturday Cove (B) and Browns Head (C) is composed of a rather narrow intertidal zone strewn with cobbles and rock outcrops. Occasional mussel beds are found throughout the area. Planimeter readings show a potential clam area of 50 acres. Available clam producing areas are calculated to be in the vicinity of 44 acres. Eighty stations were sampled along this stretch.