Oregon's Captivating Clams

Clam digging is an exciting, inexpensive, and popular sport. Oregon's coastal bays contain at least five major clams species - gaper, cockle, littleneck, butter, and softshell; the succulent razor clam can also be found along certain stretches of the Oregon Coast. This poster describes the different species and how to find them, gives tips for clam-digging equipment, and explains how to transport, clean, prepare, and store the clams.