Del Norte Razor Clam Fishery Opens Under Health Advisory

The Director of the California Dept of Fish and Wildlife  (CDFW) has reopened the recreational razor clam fishery in Del Norte County following the recommendation from state health agencies that demoic acid no longer poses a significant threat.

While the clam fishery has reopened due to recent testing for demoic acid, the bivalve shellfish advisory for Del Norte County issued by the California Department of Public Health, July 3 warning consumers not to ingest any sport-harvested bivalves (including razor clams, mussels, scallops and clams) due to dangerous levels of demoic acid.

The razor clam fishery was closed due to elevated levels of demoic acid in November, 2023.

CDFW reminds clammers the daily bag limit for clams is 20 and the first 20 must be retained regardless of size or condition.

For the latest information on fishing closures related to Demoic Acid, please call (831)649-2883.