Razor Clams in Oregon
ODFW rules and Oregon water for razor clams.
- First 15 dug (nobag
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razor clams across the Beaver State
You will find razor clams named outright in 1 zone table. Take the Marine Zone as the example: First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing).
No water page and no record list carries it today.
Bag and season for razor clams by zone
| Zone | Row as printed | Bag and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Zone | Razor Clams | First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing). | Waters open all year, 24 hours per day Exceptions: Razor clams are closed Jul 15 to Sep 30 north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County. |
Limits as printed in the 2026 Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations (ODFW, eRegulations edition) (eRegulations), read November 2, 2026.
2026 season notes on Oregon razor clams
| Area | Season as printed | Limit as printed |
|---|---|---|
| North of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County) | Razor clams are closed Jul 15 to Sep 30 north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County) | First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing). |
Ocean seasons as published by ODFW (myodfw.com, myodfw.com, dfw.state.or.us, eregulations.com), read November 2, 2026; ODFW changes ocean seasons in season.
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- Bay Clamssaltwater
- Purple Varnish Clamssaltwater
- Softshell and Other Clamssaltwater
- Dungeness Crabsaltwater
- Flatfishsaltwater
- Green Crabsaltwater
- Herring, Anchovy and Smeltsaltwater
- Lingcodsaltwater
- Musselssaltwater
The look of the water close to Razor Clams
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Photo: Rick Obst, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Verdance, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Ben Brooks, CC BY-SA 2.0
Fishing for razor clams in the Beaver State: questions
What daily bag does Oregon set for razor clams?
For the Marine Zone, First 15 dug (no sorting or releasing).
Who caught the Oregon record razor clams?
It is not on the ODFW record list.
Which Oregon waters list razor clams?
None of the Oregon water pages carry it yet.
Is the razor clams limit different on some Oregon waters?
None of the exceptions mention it by name.
What season covers Oregon razor clams?
As listed for the Marine Zone, Waters open all year, 24 hours per day Exceptions: Razor clams are closed Jul 15 to Sep 30 north of Tillamook Head (Clatsop County) Shellfish harvests. Check the 1 ocean season entry listed above. In-season rule changes appear on MyODFW first.
Which ODFW license lets me keep razor clams?
An Oregon angling license ($50 resident, $138 nonresident for 2026) covers anglers 12 and older; ocean fishing from boats, beaches and jetties now also needs the Ocean Endorsement ($9 annual) unless you fish only for salmon or steelhead.
Where do I send an Oregon razor clams record?
ODFW reviews claims; the record fish article lists what to send. ODFW keeps no public marine list.
Under which name does ODFW list razor clams?
The booklet prints Razor Clams.
Line up a day on Oregon razor clams
The linked Oregon waters show launches, gauges and booklet rows.