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Clamming in Jamestown, Rhode Island

Clamming is one of many fun activities to try in Rhode Island. Whether you are a native or visitor, clamming is an excellent way to spend time on the beach and in the water. When you get a bucket full of clams, it feels like you scored a major reward. It does take an effort to find the clams. You will need a digging tool such as a shovel or rake as well as a pair of water shoes or old sneakers.

Before you go clamming, make sure you know the laws in Rhode Island. Shell fishing is permitted between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Non-residents are required to get a temporary license, while Rhode Island residents do not need one. Make sure you are clamming in an area that was not deemed unsafe by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. When shellfish absorb a certain amount of pollutants, they might be deemed unsafe to eat.

Schedule your clamming trip to Jamestown at around an hour before low tide. Plan to dig for clams for a couple of hours to get enough shellfish for a pot of delicious New England clam chowder. Other popular dishes include clam cakes and baked clams. No matter how you serve them, clams always taste better when you catch Ithem yourself. Look for a tiny spout where water comes out to find the clams in the sand.

Know the difference between the types of clams you might unearth. Cherrystones are small with a hard shell to use in pasta recipes. Quahogs are larger with hard shells and are used in clam cakes and chowder. Soft-shelled clams are called steamers because they are often steamed and served with slices of fresh bread.

One of the most popular places to go clamming in Jamestown, Rhode Island is Potters Cove/Taylor Point. It is a narrow, long beach along Potters Cove, located off Bayview Drive. Climb down the stairs from the parking lot to go clamming and fishing for the day.

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