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7/8/2024
Oregon – Official Release: The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce two new shellfish openings. Levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PSP) continues to test below the closure limit in clams and mussels.
Bay clam harvesting is being opened on the remainder of the coast from Cascade Head to the California border. Bay clamming is now open on the entire Oregon coast.
Additionally, mussel harvesting is being opened from the north jetty of Coos Bay to the California border. Mussel harvesting remains closed from the Washington border to the north jetty of Coos Bay for elevated levels of PSP toxin.
Razor clamming is open from the Washington border to Yachats River, and open from the north jetty of Coos Bay to the California border. Razor clam harvesting remains closed from the Yachats River to the North Jetty of Coos Bay for elevated levels of PSP toxin. Crab harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast including bays and estuaries.
Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shellfish toxins weekly, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit. Contact Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for recreational license requirements, permits, rules and limits.
For more information call Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at (800) 448-2474, the Food Safety Shellfish Desk at (503) 986-4726, or visit the ODA recreational shellfish biotoxin closures webpage.
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