Clams (manila, littleneck, butter, cockle, varnish)
Know your fish
Clams (manila, littleneck, butter, cockle)
Typical size:35–80 mm
- Manila: oval, concentric and radiating ridges, purple inside
- Littleneck: rounder, ridges cross-hatched, white inside
- Butter: large, smooth concentric rings, deep
- Cockle: heart-shaped with strong radiating ribs
Looks like: Varnish (savory) clams are glossy brown and count in the same limit.
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OK to keep
- Minimum 35 mm manila and littleneck, 55 mm butter; 60/day combined (24 in Pacific Rim National Park)
- Only from beaches that are open: check the DFO contamination table every time
Must release
- Undersized clams go back in the same hole, hinge up
Best months
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Fishing licences across Canada
Rig to tie
What to bring
- Rake / shovel
- Bucket
- Measuring gauge
- Tidal licence
60/day combined; 24 in Pacific Rim National Park; 0 in Areas 1–10.
35 mm manila/littleneck; 55 mm butter. Hand digging only, no mechanical gear. Fill your holes.