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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: asmith on May 04, 2019, 05:16:38 PM

Title: Clamming
Post by: asmith on May 04, 2019, 05:16:38 PM: I will be taking my two boys and my dad out on a charter going after salmon and rockfish July 8th. We will be getting there a day, maybe 2 early since even I haven't been to the Washington coast before. Wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction to try out some clamming while we are over there. Ive read through the regs, hired a lawyer to interpret them for me as well :chuckle: :chuckle:. I see the tide charts on their website, but I just don't have the slightest clue about clamming or even the names of and where the beaches are. Any help would be great! Thanks all
Title: Re: Clamming
Post by: LHaub on May 04, 2019, 05:28:30 PM: Are you doing your charter through west port?
Title: Re: Clamming
Post by: asmith on May 04, 2019, 05:34:26 PM: Yes, Westport. Sorry, thought I put that in the original post.
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Post by: 3boys on May 04, 2019, 05:40:58 PM: It most likely will be closed. They have fall and spring digs.
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Post by: trophyelk6x6 on May 04, 2019, 05:57:11 PM: Ocean beaches Razor clamming will be over but in July there is a ton of low tides so maybe there is another option for oysters and steamers/manilla's on your way over. Those will be inland waters not sure of your route over but if you can swing by Hood Canal I can help you out :)
Title: Re: Clamming
Post by: asmith on May 05, 2019, 03:50:08 PM: Quote from: 3boys on May 04, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
It most likely will be closed. They have fall and spring digs.

Im more looking for steamers. Heard Oakland bay, by Shelton is good for steamers, might try there on the way over.

Im thinking about taking the weekend off for the razor clam dig in 2 weeks, but I doubt ill be able too.
Title: Re: Clamming
Post by: asmith on May 08, 2019, 09:44:00 PM: Hmmm, clamming must be a top secret society! :dunno: :hello:
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Post by: Bigshooter on May 08, 2019, 09:48:13 PM: Quote from: asmith on May 08, 2019, 09:44:00 PM
Hmmm, clamming must be a top secret society! :dunno: :hello:

I think bay clams in WA are kinda of secret. Razor clams not so much. Good luck.
Title: Re: Clamming
Post by: The Marquis on May 09, 2019, 09:30:55 AM: Quote from: asmith on May 05, 2019, 03:50:08 PM
Quote from: 3boys on May 04, 2019, 05:40:58 PM
It most likely will be closed. They have fall and spring digs.

Im more looking for steamers. Heard Oakland bay, by Shelton is good for steamers, might try there on the way over.

Im thinking about taking the weekend off for the razor clam dig in 2 weeks, but I doubt ill be able too.

PM being sent your way.
Title: Re: Clamming
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on May 09, 2019, 04:15:36 PM: WDFW use to have maps with descriptions and what clams are there. All public including the boat in only ones. Used that to find quite a few Goeduck the last few years. I havent tried to navigate the new website yet.
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Post by: trophyelk6x6 on May 09, 2019, 04:30:23 PM: PM sent, sorry didn't see your message earlier.
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Post by: smdave on May 10, 2019, 02:56:23 AM: Quote from: trophyelk6x6 on May 09, 2019, 04:15:36 PM
WDFW use to have maps with descriptions and what clams are there. All public including the boat in only ones. Used that to find quite a few Goeduck the last few years. I havent tried to navigate the new website yet.

NEW link

https://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/shellfish-beaches

Link to shellfish safety shows the closed beaches

https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/biotoxin/biotoxin.html
Title: Re: Clamming
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on May 10, 2019, 10:14:14 AM: :yeah: :tup:
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Post by: sled on May 25, 2019, 11:26:47 PM: PM sent