Can I Keep?Razor clams Regulations in Alaska (2026)
Recreational razor clams rules in Alaska saltwater, as published by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.
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Recreational Razor clams rules in Alaska
- Where
- Southeast Alaska
- Bag limit
- Razor Clams: 10 razor clams, except Sitka Sound where razor clams may not be retained.
- Season
- Seasons: Fishing for shellfish is open year-round except: • Tanner crab: • June 16-June 30: Closed to sport and personal use fishing for Tanner crab, except in the Yakutat area (Cape Suckling to Cape Fairweather) where there is no closed season for Alaska residents under personal use regulations. • King crab: • Open to RESIDENTS ONLY under personal use regulations. Check for emergency orders and/or permits with the nearest ADF&G office. • Shrimp: • March 1-April 30: Closed to sport and personal use fishing for shrimp.
- Alaska residents can harvest shellfish under sport, personal use, or subsistence regulations and nonresidents must harvest shellfish under sport regulations.
- Possession Limit: For all shellfish species in Southeast Alaska, the possession limit equals one daily bag limit.
- Nonresidents Sport Shellfish Regulations
- Where
- East side Cook Inlet beaches (Kenai River mouth to Homer Spit)
- Season
- East side Cook Inlet beaches from the mouth of the Kenai River south to the tip of the Homer Spit: • Closed to all clamming unless opened by emergency order.
- PERMITS REQUIRED: A shellfish harvest permit is required and must be in your possession when taking shrimp in Prince William Sound and the North Gulf Coast areas, crab in Cook Inlet, North Gulf Coast, and Prince William Sound areas, and razor clams in Cook Inlet and North Gulf Coast areas.
- Where
- West Cook Inlet beaches
- Bag limit
- 10 gallons per day, 10 gallons in possession.
- Possession
- 10 gallons in possession.
- PERMITS REQUIRED: A shellfish harvest permit is required and must be in your possession when taking shrimp in Prince William Sound and the North Gulf Coast areas, crab in Cook Inlet, North Gulf Coast, and Prince William Sound areas, and razor clams in Cook Inlet and North Gulf Coast areas.
Quick answers
How many razor clams can I keep in Alaska?
Razor Clams: 10 razor clams, except Sitka Sound where razor clams may not be retained. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is razor clams season in Alaska?
Seasons: Fishing for shellfish is open year-round except: • Tanner crab: • June 16-June 30: Closed to sport and personal use fishing for Tanner crab, except in the Yakutat area (Cape Suckling to Cape Fairweather) where there is no closed season for Alaska residents under personal use regulations. • King crab: • Open to RESIDENTS ONLY under personal use regulations. Check for emergency orders and/or permits with the nearest ADF&G office. • Shrimp: • March 1-April 30: Closed to sport and personal use fishing for shrimp.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Most anglers need a Alaska saltwater license or registry: get one here.