2002 Clatsop Beach Razor Clam Fishery Status Report, Shellfish / Estuarine Habitat Projects Data Report

Identification Information

Citation

Originator: Hunter, Matthew

Publish Date: 2008

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. Over 90% of Oregon’s razor clam catch and effort occurs in this area. The Clatsop beach razor clam commercial fishery has been monitored by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) since 1935. The recreational fishery has been monitored since 1955. Historically, the fishery has been sampled on low-tide series, with sampling per low-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, performs wastage analysis, and more recently assists in collecting samples for the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to test for biological toxins.

Purpose:

Time Period of Content: 2002

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

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Unknown