Clams Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Oregon estuaries are rich with many species of clams, although only a few of these species are commonly harvested. Razor, gaper, butter, cockle, littleneck and softshell are primarily harvested due to their abundance, size, and taste. A wide variety of other bivalve species are found in Oregon estuaries, but not commonly harvested due either to their scarcity or lack of palatability. Be sure to check biotoxin safety closures before harvesting these clams by going to ODA's website or by calling the shellfish harvest hotline 1-800-448-2474. Find more in depth on where to bay clam or how to bay clam or razor clam. See Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for information on the daily catch limits for clams.
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