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Razor Clam Fishery Reopens in Del Norte County
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In Short: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has reopened the Del Norte County razor clam fishery after a one-month closure due to public health concerns.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the reopening of the Del Norte County razor clam fishery, which had been closed for a month due to public health hazards. Recreational clam diggers are reminded to follow specific guidelines, including keeping clams in separate containers and not mixing catches from different individuals during transportation to the shore.
For more detailed information on recreational clam fishery regulations, anglers can refer to the Ocean Sport Fishing Regulation Guide (PDF). Sections 29.20 and 29.45 provide comprehensive guidelines for general clam regulations and specific razor clam regulations, respectively.
Background
Del Norte County is a county located at the far northwest corner of the U.S. state of California, along the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the Oregon border. Its population was 27,743 as of the 2020 census, down from 28,610 from the 2010 census.
California is a U.S. state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, and Nevada and Arizona to the east; it also shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California to the south.
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- Each person is required to keep a separate container for their clams and is not allowed to commingle their take with another person when digging and transporting clams to shore.
- Recreational clam fishery regulations can be found in the Ocean Sport Fishing Regulation Guide (PDF) refer to Section 29.20 for general clam regulations and Section 29.45 for specific razor clam regulations.