Stay Eat Events Weather Beaches

Recreational Crabbing Reopens Along All of Oregon Coast

Published 03/29/2019 at 5:53 AM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff

Recreational Crabbing Reopens Along All of Oregon Coast

Latest Coastal Lodging News Alerts
In Seaside:
Includes exclusive listings; some specials in winter
In Cannon Beach:
Includes rentals not listed anywhere else
In Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach:
Some specials for winter
In Pacific City, Oceanside:
Some specials for winter
In Lincoln City:
Some specials for winter
In Depoe Bay, Gleneden Beach:
Some specials for winter
In Newport:
Look for some specials
In Waldport
Some specials for winter
In Yachats, Florence
Some specials for winter

(Oregon Coast) – Good news for recreational crabbers: the activity is now open again along the entire Oregon coast. However, razor clamming is still shut down in one prime area of the north coast.

In recent weeks, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) had closed recreational crabbing on the southern Oregon coast due to biotoxins. However, recent crab samples have shown levels of the marine biotoxin domoic acid dropped to acceptable levels, and the area from Cape Blanco to the California border is once again open. Two consecutive tests showing those readings are required to reopen an area.

ODFW said in a press release that when cooking crab it is a good idea to eviscerate the creature first, then discard the guts prior to cooking. When whole crab are cooked in liquid, domoic acid may leach into the cooking liquid. It is recommended to discard the cooking liquid, and do not use it in other dishes, such as sauces, broths, soups, roux, etc. The consumption of crab viscera is not recommended.

Both ODA and ODFW continue to monitor marine biotoxins in crab and shellfish to ensure the concentrations remain below the closure limit.

Earlier this month, ODFW closed razor clamming in the stretch of beaches from Seaside to the Washington border because of elevated levels of domoic acid, as well as the part of the southern coast from Cape Blanco to the California border. More testing needs to be done there to bring those areas in the clear.

Mussel and bay clam harvesting is open along the entire Oregon coast.

For up-to-date recreational shellfish and crabbing information, call ODA's shellfish safety information hotline at (800) 448-2474 before crabbing or clamming or visit the ODA recreational shellfish biotoxins closures webpage.

Oregon Coast Lodgings in this area - Where to eat - Maps - Virtual Tours



 

Clamming photos below courtesy Seaside Aquarium






More About Oregon Coast hotels, lodging.....

More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining.....

 

Oregon Coast event or adventure you can't miss

 



Coastal Spotlight


LATEST Related Oregon Coast Articles

Active Wave Week Along Oregon, Washington - Surf Up to 35 Ft High Coming
10 Nov 2026 at 3:51pm
Weekend will get dangerous again, then another system early week. Weather, sciences
Avian Influenza Hitting Oregon's Migrating Fowl, Especially Willamette Valley
10 Nov 2026 at 3:51pm
A growing number of sick and dead birds across the state. Salem, Eugene, Silverton, Albany, Corvallis
Two Fatal Wrecks: South Oregon Coast and Coast Range
9 Nov 2026 at 6:41pm
Two single-vehicle wrecks: one near Coquille and the other in the central Oregon Coast Range near Florence. Traffic, rescue
A Weekend of Near-Deadly Misses Along the Oregon Coast in Video
9 Nov 2026 at 6:41pm
More weather warnings on the way this week. Rescue, safety. Cannon Beach, Manzanita Neahkahnie Mt., Barview jetty, Lincoln City SW 35th, Depoe Bay Spouting Horn, Oceanside Tunnel Beach
South Oregon Coast's Holidays Go Bonkers at Brookings, Gold Beach, Cape Blanco
9 Nov 2026 at 6:41pm
Brookings' Festival of Lights, Hughes House, Gold Beach kids party and a musical. Gold Beach events, Brookings events, Port Orford events
Shore Acres Likely a Show Sunday: Where Else to Watch on Oregon / Washington ...
7 Nov 2026 at 8:54am
Big waves expected at Coos Bay, Cape Disappointment, Yachats, Depoe Bay, etc: but stay off beaches
Waves Up To 28 Feet Sunday: Various Surf, Wind Alerts Oregon and Washington C...
6 Nov 2026 at 10:57pm
This bodes well for places like Shore Acres or Cape Disappointment. Weather. La Push, Raymond, Ocean Shores, Westport, Long Beach, Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats, Florence, Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Coos Bay, Bandon, Gold Beach, Brookings
Waves as High as 28 Feet Coming to Oregon Coast - Washington Coast
6 Nov 2026 at 9:19pm
Keep up on all regional weather warnings, alerts. Seaside, Astoria, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City

Back to Oregon Coast

Contact Advertise on BeachConnection.net
All Content, unless otherwise attributed, copyright BeachConnection.net Unauthorized use or publication is not permitted

Oregon Coast Lodging
Rentals
Specials

Dining

Events Calendar

Oregon Coast Weather

Travel News

Search for Oregon Coast Subjects, Articles

Virtual Tours, Maps
Deep Details