Ill add to this since it was brought back up. I razor clam in newport a couple times a year, and you can only get to them on minus tides. Atleast a -1 to -1.5 to even think about it. And the more negative the better. Like halibut said, the further north you go the better... But also, there are enough razors out of newport to keep a larger group of 50-100 or more people interested on those tides... It is possible to get your limit, but usually daily tally consists of 1-4 clams for the average clammer, and a few hardcore guys that are there all the time will tag a few more. Go to south beach while your tide is still going out, climb over the dune and look to the north towards the jetty, and you will see the mass of people gathering. That is the best place in newport to target them. While you're walking towards the surf, keep an eye out in the dryer sand that has been exposed for a long while because there are clams higher up that people walk by, that are easier to recognize. Another access point will be from the south jetty. If its windy, or the surf is rough on the day you go, they tend not to show themself very well. Good luck to who goes.
