Harbormaster & Shellfish Warden

May 12, 2026

Happy Spring!

First, I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, Isaac Taylor, your new Harbormaster/Shellfish Warden for the Town of Aquinnah.

The Town has a new online mooring/permitting system for procurement of town moorings and local vessel. We hope this new system will help streamline all things boats. Should you experience any issues with the new application or payment process, my office hours will be Tuesdays from 9-11 and Rachel Vanderhoop is available everyday except Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9-12. 

See you on the water and the pond shore, 

Isaac Taylor, Harbormaster 

Town of Aquinnah 

508-560-0575
508-645-2310

harbormaster@aquinnah-ma.gov

To renew your application(s) with us using OnlineMooring, you can:

• Submit your application(s) online
• Pay your fee(s) online
• Check the status of your application
• View your assigned location using Google Map and/or Google Earth 

Please take a moment to read the revised Waterways Rules and Regulations (click here). 

To get to the application page please visit - https://my.onlinemooring.com/AquinnahMA/home.aspx

Please note: Mooring and Small Craft (skiff) Fees remain the same as last year but with the additional $7 per application fee.

All mooring permits must be paid for by May 30th. 

Remember to pick up your physical permit at Town Hall.

ANY CRAFT WITHOUT A 2026 PERMIT AFFIXED WILL BE REMOVED AT THE OWNERS’ EXPENSE

Permits will be held by the Harbormaster. Please coordinate permit pick up with the department

Notice: Starting April 1, 2026, a valid boater safety certificate will be required for all individuals operating motorboats and PWCs in Massachusetts. To read more on Mass. Boating Law  please visit mass.gov or click here 

Shellfish permits may be picked up at Town Hall Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 9am - 12 noon 

Permit Fees: 

Resident Family - $45

Non Resident Family Weekly - $45

Resident Senior (65+) - Free 

** Please contact the Harbormaster outside of these hours to obtain a shellfish permit

NOTICE: All beached skiffs and moorings must be removed by 

October 31, 2026

Shellfish Committee: 

William Vanderhoop, Jr.

James Sanfillipo

Hollis Smith

Ed Belain

Brian Vanderhoop

Waterways Committee: 

Adrian Higgins

Anthony Lefeber

Gordon Perry

Edward Belain Sr.

Isaac Taylor