Can I Keep?Clams Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational clams size limits, bag limits and seasons in 4 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (6 rules) | Review California ocean sport fishing regulations for size limits… | Review California ocean sport fishing regulations for size limits… | Razor Clams The razor clam fishery is closed in Humboldt and Del… |
| Georgia | 0.75 in minimum | Recreational quantity limits are up to two bushels of oysters and one… | Saltwaters may be opened for taking shellfish between January 1 and… |
| South Carolina | Size Limit: 1-inch minimum thickness | Possession Limit: 1/2 US bushel per person per day from public or… | Typically closed May 16 - Sept. 30; may be shortened or extended by… |
| Virginia | — | 250 per person | — |