Clamming & Crabbing on the Oregon Coast

Oregon State Parks have very strict rules. Check the regulations of the individual beach you are visiting. Any specific rules for that beach will be posted at its entrance.

A 24-hour hotline is available for paralytic shellfish poisoning reports at (503) 986-4728.

For up to date information contact Marine Resource Program – 3406 Cherry Avenue N.E., Salem, OR 97303, or call 503-947-6000 or 800-720-6339 or visit their website:  www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/

Some General Guidelines:

Most marine zones (consisting of the Pacific Ocean, coastal bays and beaches) are open year round, 24 hours a day except as special regulation apply. The ocean is closed for Dungeness crab Aug.15- Nov. 30. No taking is allowed for Oysters.

There is a small fee to harvest non-commercial shellfish and marine invertebrates; check the local bait and tackle shops or marinas for more information. Regulations are subject to change each year, be sure to consult the Shellfish Section/Marine Zone of the current Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for seasons, limits and open areas. Regulation books are available free of charge where angling and hunting licenses are sold.