What is Clam Digging?
Clam digging in Southern Oregon represents the harvest of razor clams from below the sandy surface along the sandy beaches associated with the Gold Beach area and to Littleneck clams common to the gravel or cobble substrate associated with the rocky headlands. Clam digging is a recreational activity that is enjoyed a all members of the family as a source of pleasure for young and old alike and as a source of food that pleases both the spirit and the palette. Recreational clam digging is done using either a long tube 4 inches in diameter referred to as a clam gun or with a razor clam shovel. The basic razor clam shovel has either a long or short handle with a narrow blade bent at a slight angle to facilitate digging razor clams located typically 6 to 18 inches under the sandy substrate. Where can I Clam Dig? The beaches associated with Gold Beach offer the most productive digging for razor clams south of the beaches associated with the Columbia River. The Gold Beach area is rich with ar
