ODFW prohibits sport harvest of bay clams when a health advisory has been issued. Suggestions For Future Management Updated information is needed on abundance an distribution of bay clams to determine appropriate levels of effort. Effects Evaluation Information is sufficient to meet statewide planning Goal 19. Bay clams should be managed under the developing fisheries program with liberal numbers of permits and restrictions. They are broadcast spawners and highly fecund.
Some species are artificially cultured.
Harvest by hand has very little incidental catch. Harvest with dredge gear can be very efficient, has little incidental catch and can effect the survival of some species of juvenile clams. The contribution of subtidal clams to intertidal areas is not well documented. The general public has good access to intertidal area. Access to subtidal areas by the general public is limited.