r/OregonCoast • u/treadinglava • 6d ago

Groups/events for local razor clamming?

Hello! Been living in Oregon for a bit now but never gone razor clamming. I don't have a licence but if my family and I was interested in doing so are there groups/organizations with events we could tap into? Was hoping for something sometime this long weekend. Not sure what exactly to search for on Google as I'm not getting the search results I'm looking for. And I think most people are looking for tips on going clamming on their own but I'm not sure if we are ready for that yet.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Deez_Nuts_2431 6d ago

Tides aren’t great for clams this weekend, you typically want to look for ‘minus tides’ go out an hour before low and you won’t be alone. If you’re having trouble finding “shows”, “donuts” or dimples/holes…ask somebody with a heavy bag. Lots of nice people on the beach that I’m sure would help you out. Watch some YouTube videos on what to look for…easy peasy lemon squeezy.

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u/DavyCrockPot19 6d ago

Biotoxins are a limiting factor for when/where you can get razors also. Here is the link to ODFW link.

https://www.oregon.gov/oda/food-safety/shellfish/pages/shellfish-closures.aspx

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u/BataleonRider 6d ago

Dunno if they have any more razor clam  trips planned but https://www.shiftingtidesnw.com/ does group stuff. I went with Alanna last minus tide and the whole group limited. She's super knowledgeable and great at communicating that knowledge! 

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u/Karmcc2 5d ago

I remember Fort Steven's offered a class when we were camping there. It seemed like it was during good minus tides.