Record number of clams found on north coast

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Razor clams are being found in record numbers on the North Oregon Coast. A recent assessment by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates the population at more than nine million for Clatsop Beach. The Clatsop Beach cell stretches from Seaside to the southern edge of the Columbia River. Other good areas for finding razor clams are Agate Beach, Waldport Beach, Whiskey Run and Myers Creek. Razor clams may be taken by hand, shovel, cylindrical gun or tube. It is unlawful to remove clams from the shell before leaving the harvest area. Regulation and license information is available on the ODFW website. The best way to eat them is lightly breaded and fried or steamed. (Photo courtesy of Seaside Aquarium)