2001 Clatsop Beach Razor Clam Fishery Status Report, Shellfish / Estuarine Habitat Projects Data Report

Identification Information

Citation

Originator: Hunter, M.V.

Publish Date: 2002

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: The 18-mile stretch of shoreline, known as the Clatsop Beaches, extends from the South Jetty of the Columbia River south to Tillamook Head. Better than 90% of Oregon's razor clam catch and effort occurs in this area. The Clatsop Beach razor clam fishery has been monitored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) since 1947 with catch and effort data compiled since 1955. Historically the fishery has been sampled on low-tide series, with sampling per tide series ranging from 2-8 days during the spring and summer months and as time and weather permitted the rest of the year. Recreational and commercial harvesters were interviewed to obtain data on effort, catch, age composition and harvest area. ODFW staff collects random age and length data, wastage analysis, and more recently samples for the Oregon Department of Agriculture to test for biological toxins.

Purpose:

Time Period of Content: 2001

Geographic Extent: Clatsop beaches (Tillamook Head - Columbia River)

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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Attributes Description: Field attribute information is available in the attached file(s).

Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Unknown