Central Oregon Coast's Alsea Bay Under Clam Advisory Due to SaxitoxinPublished 08/18/25 at 7:45 p.m.By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is urging the public to avoid harvesting or consuming softshell and bay clams from the Alsea Bay estuary at Waldport, following an updated health advisory issued by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). (Photo Oregon Coast Beach Connection)It's a somewhat new kind of shellfish warning for the Oregon coast – one which does not happen very often. Photo Oregon Coast Beach Connection: Governor Patterson State ParkODFW emphasized that the risk is particularly high for softshell and bay clams harvested from Alsea Bay, given the direct connection to Eckman Lake. Eckman Lake - ODFWParalytic shellfish poisoning has been documented in a variety of species along the Oregon coast, including razor clams, bay clams, mussels, scallops, and oysters. Neskowing lodging reviews, Pacific City reviews, Pacific City hotelsMore About Oregon Coast hotels, lodging.....More About Oregon Coast Restaurants, Dining.....Coastal SpotlightWashington Coast / Oregon Coast Articles (stories are random: hit reload to see different articles)Back to Oregon CoastContact Advertise on Oregon Coast Beach ConnectionAll Content, unless otherwise attributed, copyright © Oregon Coast Beach Connection.