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Clamming Regulations

Stay up to date with your local clamming rules and regulations.

Washington

Shellfish Rule Change toll-free Hotline (866) 880-5431

Latest Domoic Acid Levels
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/domoic-acid/levels

Razor Clam Regulations
https://www.eregulations.com/washington/fishing/razor-clam-rules

Oregon

Shellfish Biotoxin Safety Hotline:
(800) 448-2474 (option #1)

Current Biotoxin Lab Results
View PDF

Shellfish Regulations
https://myodfw.com/articles/oregon-shellfish-regulations

Razor Clam Regulations

  • Razor clams are closed July 15th to Sept. 30th north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County).
  • Razor clams may be harvest by hand, shovel, clam gun or tube with an opening no less than 4" (cylindrical) or 4" X 3" (elliptical).
  • First 15 clams dug, no sorting or releasing. Clams must be retained regardless of size or condition.
  • All clams must be taken by hand or hand-powered tools.
  • Each digger must have their own container, dig their own clams and may not possess more than one limit of clams while in the clam digging area, except under an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit.

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Oregon Biotoxin Closure Status Map

California

Shellfish Information Holine: (800) 553-4133

CDFW Domoic Acid Fishery Closure Information Line: (831) 649-2883

Website: redtide@cdph.ca.gov

Try our Ocean Sport Fishing Interactive Web Map 

California Biotoxin Closure Status Map