SALEM, Ore. – Mussel and razor clam harvesting is now closed from the California border to Cape Blanco, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday July 26, 2024.
Mussels are closed for high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) and razors for high levels of domoic acid. Both are natural marine biotoxins.
People should always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline (1-800-448-2474) before heading out to harvest shellfish or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage. Harvesting status available in English, Español, русский, 中国人, Tiếng Việt, 한국인
Mussel harvest also remains closed from Cape Lookout to the Coos Bay north jetty for high levels of PSP. Razor clamming remains closed from Yachats to Coos Bay for high levels of PSP and domoic acid.
Current harvest closures and openings:
Razor clams:
- Open from Washington border to Yachats River.
- Note: Clatsop beaches are temporarily closed for conservation.
- Closed from Yachats River to Coos Bay north jetty.
- Open from Coos Bay north jetty to Cape Blanco
- Closed from Cape Blanco to the California border.
Mussels:
- Open from Washington border to Cape Lookout.
- Closed from Cape Lookout to the Coos Bay north jetty.
- Open from the Coos Bay south jetty to Cape Blanco.
- Closed from Cape Blanco to the California border.
Bay clams:
- Open coastwide.
Crab:
- Open coastwide.
ODA will continue testing for shellfish toxins at least twice per month, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit.
For more information call ODA’s shellfish biotoxin hotline at (800) 448-2474, the ODA Food Safety Program at 503- 986-4720, or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage.
Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules, and limits.
