Informational Report Status of Oregon's Clam Stocks

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Originator: Fish Commission of Oregon

Publish Date: 1975

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Razor clams occur along most of the Oregon coast, but about 90% of the fishery is 1ocated on the IS-mil e Clatsop Beach between Ti11amook Head near Seaside and the Columbia River. South of Clatsop Beach the fishery is sporadic with clams available on1y during some years. Both recreationa1 and commercia1 fisheries are active on Clatsop Beach. One to five species of bay clams are dug from 12 of Oregon's estuaries. Landing statistics are available for the commercial fishery, but data for the sport fishery is limited to the 1971 estuary use survey and some special studies in specific areas. This report briefly reviews clam life histories, regulations, research, and status of the resource.

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Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Unknown