Author: Oregon Fishing Hub Editorial Team

American shad origins in the Willamette River and Pacific Coast reveal they are not native and arrived from the Atlantic seaboard.

Willamette River shad run size details help Oregon anglers plan successful spring fishing trips for American Shad arriving from the Pacific Ocean.

Oregon razor clam safety details paralytic shellfish poisoning neurotoxins, domoic acid risks, and dangerous marine algae.

Razor clam identification on Oregon beaches explains spotting surface signs like dimples and keyholes to find buried clams.

Oregon razor clam regulations require each valid license holder to keep the first twenty clams dug from the sand.

Oregon crabbing regulations prohibit keeping female Dungeness crabs to protect the future population and ensure sustainability.

Accurate carapace width measurement directly in front of the tenth lateral spines ensures legal Dungeness crab harvesting.

Oregon recreational regulations allow catching twelve male Dungeness crab per person daily, measuring five and three-quarter inches across the back.

Oregon albacore fishing distances range from 20 to 80 miles offshore depending on water temperatures and baitfish locations.

Albacore tuna migrations to the Oregon coast typically begin in May or June, peaking through July, August, and September.