The Oregon Department of Agriculture's (ODA) shellfish biotoxin hotline is toll free and is updated immediately when shellfish toxins reach the alert level. The hotline is your best source for up-to-date clam, crab, and mussel closure information.
Recreational shellfish harvesting statusRazor clams The recreational harvest of razor clams is OPEN from the Columbia River down to Cascade Head (north of Lincoln City) and from the south jetty of the Umpqua River to the south jetty of Coos Bay. The recreational harvest of razor clams is CLOSED from Cascade Head to the south jetty of the Umpqua River and from the south jetty of Coos Bay to the California Border for elevated levels of domoic acid. This includes all beaches and all bays.
Mussels The recreational harvesting of mussels is OPEN along the entire Oregon coast from the Columbia River to the California border.
Bay clamsThe recreational harvest of bay clams is OPEN along the entire Oregon Coast from the Columbia River to the California border.
CrabRecreational crab harvesting in the ocean, bays, docks and piers is OPEN from the Columbia River to Cape Blanco. Recreational crab harvesting is CLOSED in the ocean, bays, docks and piers from Cape Blanco to the California Border.
It is always recommended you eviscerate the crab and discard the "butter" (viscera or guts) prior to cooking. When whole crab are cooked in liquid, domoic acid may leach into the cooking liquid. It is recommended you discard the cooking liquid, and do not use it in other dishes, such as sauces, broths, soups, stews, stocks, roux, dressings, etc. The consumption of crab viscera is not recommended.
- Recreational seasons and licensing requirements: Visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife website.
- Commercial crabbing information: Visit the Commercial Crab Biotoxin Information webpage.
Scallops
Scallops are not being sampled for biotoxins at this time. Due to potential biotoxins, consuming whole scallops is not recommended. However, the scallop adductor muscle does not accumulate biotoxins and may be safe for consumption.