Here you will find detailed maps, driving directions, and the ability to drill down onto the bays and see exactly where to go.
There are twelve notable Oregon Clamming Bays , and one in Southwest Washington that offers clams and Oysters. All of which at the right tides offer good potential to limit out in a reasonable time. However, there are four Oregon Bays (see below highlighted in green) 12 Beautiful Oregon Bays that offer five or more of the popular Oregon bay clam species (i.e., gaper, butter, cockle, littleneck, softshell, purple varnish). Most tenured clammers generally target butter, cockles, and gaper clams, which make these four favored bays popular. Some also have the prized razor clam, and Willapa Bay (the east side of Long Beach Peninsula) even provides Oysters.
Each bay has its own unique attributes. Some have the non-native purple varnished clam readily abundant which can be great fun to dig, and you can keep 72 of them (kids love digging these). Others might be in close proximity, or offer giant clams, and or have easy access, etc..
Many offer great crabbing as well and offer access to crabs by boat, from a dock, or by the shore. Most have marina’s that rent boats, and everything else you need! So even though the favored four are all great, the others can be just as awesome! It just depends on your own personal preferences, and fortunately in Oregon you have a lot to choose from.
The hope of this information is for people new to clamming to have a successful first time experience. But razorclamming.com is not responsible for the accuracy of this data, and the outcome, or results of your personal efforts.
Razor Clam and Oyster Harvest in the Same Day Willapa Bay, Washington is located on the east side of the Long Beach Washington, peninsula. This is where you will find some of the best Razor Clamming in the world! In addition, on this particular day, we razor-clammed on the north end of Long Beach in … Read more
Necanicum Estuary Offers Fishing, Bay Clamming and Crabbing. Shore Crabbing at Bay Entrance and Off the 12th Street Bridge are Both Popular Spots! One of the Best Razor Clamming Spots in the World! Seaside, Oregon is a Great Place for Adults, Family’s and Kids! Walk, Bike, Kayak, Golf, Surf, Hike, Shop, Clam, Crab, Bird Watch … Read more
Nehalem Bay Nehalem Bay is located just north of Tillamook, in Wheeler, Oregon. However, it is best known for it’s great crabbing, and it’s only a short 30 minute drive from Seaside, Oregon, and about 1 3/4 hours from Portland, Oregon. Many times we have clammed in the morning in Seaside then drove to Nehalem … Read more
Tillamook Bay is Second Largest and Most Accessible Bay on Oregon Coast. Small Fishing Town of Garibaldi (pop. 780) is a Historical Gem! Charters, Boat Rentals, Docks, Fish Markets, Canning and Processing Plants. Pier’s End Coast Guard Dock is a Great Great Place for Public Access to Fish, Crab, Clam. Tillamook Bay has a Reputation … Read more
Netarts Bay is Oregon’s Sixth Largest Bay With Clams, Crabs and Fish. Easy Access With Reliable Harvests Make This a Popular Spot. High Levels of Salt Water in Bay is Perfect For The Reproduction of Shellfish. Rent Crabbing Boats at Garden RV Resort and Big Spruce RV Park. Cape Lookout State Park Provides Campsites and … Read more
Clamming, Fishing, Swimming, Crabbing, Kayaking, Hiking, Wildlife, ATV. 1,076 Acres of Open Dunes Adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. This Salty Estuary, With Little Fresh Water Inflows, Keeps the Clams and Crabs Happy. Popular ATV Spot With Dune Buggy Rentals and Three Campgrounds. Only 6 Miles From Pacific City and 2 Hours From Portland, Oregon. Sand … Read more
Nestucca Estuary and Pacific City The Nestucca Estuary and Pacific City are known for it’s beautiful beach with a quiet small town resort like atmosphere. For the last hundred years its been known as a fishing village with dory boats in the ocean, along with, great river and lake fishing too! There is a pristine … Read more
Salmon River Estuary The Salmon River Estuary is dominated by fresh water. The Salmon River Estuary is one of Oregon ’s smallest, however it’s also one of the most popular with anglers. The high number of Chinook salmon returning to the estuary attracts large numbers of fishermen which can sometimes overcrowd the area. Clamming Clam digging is limited … Read more
Siletz Bay Map Siletz Bay and the historic Taft District has been a popular spot for years. Just check out Snug Harbor in Taft, one of the Oregon Coasts oldest bars (open 1930 two years after they paved Hwy 101). I know this bay and area very well because I live just down the street … Read more
Largest Fishing Port in Oregon, 115 Million Lbs. of Fish and Shellfish in 2017. Called The Dungeness Crab Capital of The World. Numerous Accessible Clamming Beds with Many Oregon Species Available. Boat Rentals, Public Piers and Docks With Easy Access. Fishing & Shell-fishing From Piers, Docks, Boats, Jetty, River, Bay, Deep Sea. Lots of Attractions, … Read more
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