Is clam digging closed in Oregon?

The recreational harvest of bay clams is OPEN along the entire Oregon Coast from the Columbia River to the California border.

Can you clam in Oregon right now?

Clamming Season begins in early fall and runs through early to mid-summer. This fishing is regulated depending on the natural toxins contained in the shellfish and is monitored by the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.

Is clamming season open in Oregon?

March, April, May. Clamming and crabbing areas open all along the Oregon coast. This time of year, opportunities may depend on low tides and safe surf conditions.

Is clamming open to non residents in Oregon?

Recreational clamming along the entire coast will remain closed to non-residents for now. Non-resident license holders will be allowed to participate in crabbing in Oregon bays and estuaries, and in Oregon ocean areas, that are south of Cape Falcon.

Can non residents clam in Oregon?

Non-residents can fish and hunt in Oregon again beginning May 5; Clamming/crabbing remains closed to non-residents; new non-resident refund policy announced. Request a refund here.

When can you dig razor clams in Oregon?

Razor clam larvae typically set down in the sand in late summer, which is why the most popular Oregon beach clamming locations (everything north of Tillamook Head) are closed to harvest for much of the summer (July 15-Sept. 30).

Do you need a license to dig for clams in Oregon?

An ODFW license is required to recreationally harvest molluscan shellfish for those 12 years or older. Limits and open areas may change. Check for information about ODFW licenses online.

How many razor clams can you keep in Oregon?

15
Razor clams: Daily limit of 15. Bay clams (gaper, butter, littleneck, cockle, and geoduck): Daily limit of 20 (only 12 of which can be gaper clams). No more than one daily limit per day may be taken per person.

What is the best time to go clamming?

Spotting the Clams. Look for clams during low tide. The best time to dig is during low tide, when you can walk further out on the shore and find burrowed clams. Check your beach’s high and low tide times, and plan your clam digging trip around this time.