Who doesn’t love fresh homemade clam chowder? A Humboldt Bay clam digging trip is a great way to bring the whole family together and get muddy.
We guide clamming trips in Humboldt Bay – home to several species of clams and where the bag limit is generous. We primarily dig for gaper, butter (Martha Washington), and Pacific littleneck clams. Pacific geoducks can be found occasionally.
Clam digging trips can be done solely from shore, or kayaks can be used to reach clam beds on islands throughout Humboldt Bay.
Clam beds can only be accessed for a short period during negative tides. Once the clam beds are inundated you can spend the rest of the day relaxing or go crabbing or fishing for rockfish, lingcod, CA halibut, perch, and/or leopard shark.
Clam Season: Year-long
Upcoming Negative Tides 2022
- June 27 – July 1
- July 12 – 17
- August 10 – 14
- September 9 – 10
Rates – Humboldt Clam Digging
Below is the rate chart for Humboldt clam digging trips. We are happy to provide lodging accommodations but you are also welcome to arrange your own. Below are some common trip lengths.
Ask about our group rates for clam digging trips. Rate depends on group size. Great for bachelor/bachelorette parties, and family reunions.
| Half Day | Full Day | 1 day 1 night | 2 day 1 night | 2 day 2 night | 2 day 3 night | 3 day 3 night |
| $200 | $375 | $575 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,350 | $1,725 |
Extra nights = $200
Extra days = $375
All fishing trips are the same price so no extra is charged for combining a clamming trip with crabbing or ocean kayak fishing for rockfish, perch, and/or shark. Combo trips must be arranged in advanced because the seasons and availability of other species vary.
Inclusions
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the clam beds.
- Clam digging tools.
- Kayak, paddle, and safety equipment – if applicable.
- Deli style lunch.
- Non-alcoholic beverages.
- Breakfast and dinner if we provide lodging accommodations.
- Lodging for paid nights.
- Cleaning of clams is done as a group.
Exclusions
- Fishing license.
- Waders, hip boots or rubber boots.
- Personnel effects and clothing. Bring clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Gear list will be provided.
- Alcohol or tobacco products.
- Lodging and meals for before and after the trip.
- Transportation to the pre-arranged meeting location.
- Storage and packaging of clams. Please bring an ice chest if possible.
