About Manhasset Bay

This section presents a description of the characteristics of Manhasset Bay.  

     Historical background 

    Physical characteristics 

    Uses of the Bay and its ecological importance   

It is illegal to remove shellfish from Manhasset Bay for any reason, including bait. If you see someone removing shellfish from Manhasset Bay, please call DEC's Division of Law Enforcement for Nassau and Suffolk at 631-444-0250 or the 24-hour dispatch at 1-844-DEC-ECOs (1-844-332-3267).