ODFW Digging for Bay Clams


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Filling a gaper hole

Digging bay Clams

Each bay clam is harvested differently given their differences in size,habitats, and behavior. See the list below to see how to dig your favorite bay clam.

	Gaper Clams Daily Limit: 12, out of a total of 20 bay clams (regulations) Use: Clam steaks, chowder Digging Method: shovel Habitat: high salinity sandy and/or muddy areas Where to Dig: Tillamook \| Netarts \| Yaquina \| Siuslaw \| Umpqua \| Coos How to Dig Gaper Clams
	Butter Clams Daily Limit: 20, in aggregate with other bay clams (regulations) Use: chowder, steamed, steaks Digging Method: shovel, potato fork Habitat: high salinity gravel, mud, or sandy areas Where to Dig: Tillamook \| Netarts \| Yaquina \| Coos How to dig Butter Clams
	Cockle Daily Limit: 20, in aggregate with other bay clams (regulations) Use: chowder, steamed Digging Method: rake, hand Habitat: high salinity sandy areas Where to Dig: Tillamook \| Netarts \| Yaquina \| Alsea \| Siuslaw \| Coos How to dig Cockles
	Littleneck
	Softshell Daily Limit: 36 (regulations) Use: chowder, steamed, steaks Digging Method: shovel, clam gun Habitat: Brackish , muddy areas Where to Dig: Necanicum \| Nehalem \| Tillamook \| Netarts \| Nestucca \| Yaquina \| Alsea \| Siuslaw \| Umpqua \| Coos \| Coquille How to dig Softshell Clams

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