8/28/24 Clam Haul

[ClamGuy]

Went solo clamming a few hours before low tide @ 9 AM on Wednesday 8/28/24.

One of the great spots on Long Beach Island is around High Bar Harbor which I am sure a lot of you already probably know.

Grabbed a few of all difference sizes. Some of them really get massive!

After I got back, we made a linguine clams. Next time, will post the recipe and photos before chowing down.

Check these jokers out! :D

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[Duffman]

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[GDubya07]

Shoot me an email I go clamming

[ClamGuy]

Shoot me an email I go clamming

Right on!

[AndyS]

I see you need a license to go clamming. Do they stock clams like freshwater fish, asking for a friend.

[ClamGuy]

I see you need a license to go clamming. Do they stock clams like freshwater fish, asking for a friend.



Sorry not sure what you are asking haha.

[AndyS]

Why do you need a license ?

[AndyS]

Shellfish License Fees
Resident recreational shellfish: $10
Harvest limit: 150 shellfish (in aggregate) per day. Sale of catch prohibited.
Non-resident recreational shellfish: $20
Harvest limit: 150 shellfish (in aggregate) per day. Sale of catch prohibited. License valid only during June, July, August and September.
Juvenile recreational shellfish: $2
For persons under 14 years of age. Subject to same restrictions as resident or nonresident adult recreational license holders.
Resident commercial shellfish: $50
Unlimited harvest. Shellfish may be sold only to certified dealers.
Non-resident commercial shellfish: $250
Unlimited harvest. Shellfish may be sold only to certified dealers.
Resident senior citizen recreational shellfish license: FREE lifetime license ($2 application fee). NJ residents age 62 years or older. Harvest limit: 150 shellfish (in aggregate) per day. Sale of shellfish prohibited.
Disabled veterans: Fish and Wildlife-certified disabled veterans are eligible for free shellfish license at any shellfish license agent location. To become certified, call (609) 984-6213

[ClamGuy]

Why do you need a license ?

I have no idea why they require a license, I just follow the rules and got one haha.

[Broad Bill]

I see you need a license to go clamming. Do they stock clams like freshwater fish, asking for a friend.

New Jersey has a hard clam aquaculture industry that helps to replenish the state's natural clam beds, which have been declining for decades. I'd think the license fee originated as a funding source for that program. That's a guess but makes sense. Like every other public salt water resource with a commercial and in this case recreational price tag on it's head, if we count on natural reproduction to sustain the resource we're probably going to end up losing the resource for future generations.

[ClamGuy]

New Jersey has a hard clam aquaculture industry that helps to replenish the state's natural clam beds, which have been declining for decades. I'd think the license fee originated as a funding source for that program. That's a guess but makes sense. Like every other public salt water resource with a commercial and in this case recreational price tag on it's head, if we count on natural reproduction to sustain the resource we're probably going to end up losing the resource for future generations.


Good points. I would also imagine it gives SOME insight, but not all as to how many people are registering per year, etc. My guess would be for tracking purposes, etc.