Digging for Razor Clams, Kenai Peninsula Alaska
Razor Clams are delicious members of the Mollusk family known for their size and flavor especially when fried in strips or diced for clam chowder. Alaska visitors of all ages can enjoy digging for Razor clams on the Kenai Peninsula anytime during the summer, with peaks in July and August. If you are 16+ you need a sportfishing license. Clamming can be a great family vacation event.
When and Where to go Clamming on the Kenai (Note: East side clamming has been suspended the last 4 years-call for more info)
There is a 50 mile stretch of beaches from Kasilof south that is home to some of the most abundant Razor Clam grounds in the world. Clam Gulch at mile marker 117.5 and 20 miles south of Soldotna is probably the most popular with excellent beach access. 4 wheel drive vehicles can also access other publicly accessible beaches at Cohoe, Deep Creek, Ninilchik, Whiskey Gulch and Oil Pad Access.
The best time for clamming is when tides are -2.0 or more and an hour or two before and after low tide. The further south you go, the lower the tides should be for best results. With daylight until 11:00p.m. and beyond, there is plenty of time to have fun and get your limit (60 clams) of these delicious mollusks.
The best time for clamming is when tides are -2.0 or more and an hour or two before and after low tide. The further south you go, the lower the tides should be for best results. With daylight until 11:00p.m. and beyond, there is plenty of time to have fun and get your limit (60 clams) of these delicious mollusks.
Kenai Clamming Techniques and Gear
When on the beach watch for small holes in the sand and there will be a clam below the surface. Using a shovel or a clam gun, you can easily dig the clams using some basic techniques which we will gladly show you.
For gear, clamming requires boots, a shovel or clam gun, cooler, bucket and heavy rubber gloves. Alaska Hooksetters has whatever you will need available for your use. So take some time off from your scheduled fishing charters or other adventures and head to the the beach with your favorite refreshments and bring some clams back for dinner or freezing.
For gear, clamming requires boots, a shovel or clam gun, cooler, bucket and heavy rubber gloves. Alaska Hooksetters has whatever you will need available for your use. So take some time off from your scheduled fishing charters or other adventures and head to the the beach with your favorite refreshments and bring some clams back for dinner or freezing.
What to Know when Clamming in Alaska
Know your vehicles limitations on the Kenai Peninsula's beaches; no 2 wheel drive vehichles, only 4 wheel. Also, be careful . . . they are called Razor Clams because the shells are sharp. Lastly, be sure you understand the tide tables so you aren’t caught in an incoming tide.
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