Clams on the Mendocino Coast???

Hey all, was curious to try some clam digging around the Mendocino Coast area. I fish out of my yak when i visit the coast, but I would love to get my wife involved in some harvesting as well. Looking for some family fun clam fishing. Any input or tips on where to go? I watch youtube vids, but it seems to be all in Oregon. Any advice is well appreciated,thanks

I think clams can be found just about anywhere when the tide is out.  Mud flats in bays would probably be best, but I can't think of anywhere in Mendocino County that fits that description.

What kind of clams are you looking for?  Razor clamming is popular in Oregon but I don't know of anywhere south of McKinleyville that has razors.

A few years ago the GF and I paddled up Big River from the park right under hiway 1.  It was low tide and there were what looked like allot of clam tube holes in the mudflats just a little ways up from the launch.  That area is all salt water and I assumed they were clams, might have been something else like ghost shrimp but it might be worth researching.

Make sure you put in a trip report, ALL reports are good reports.

Thanks for the advice guys.I am familiar with big river,I will have to check that out. Looking for any clams that are good eating.I would imagine clams would go good with lingcod

Clams are good with chorizo too. Good-luck to you on your quest for the elusive mendocino clam beds. 

I would try near Gualala.

Saw alot of clam holes in Albion this weekend, didnt dig had no shovel.

Mmm Clams!