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Pismo Beach police cite four people for illegal clamming

November 3, 2025

By KAREN VELIE

Pismo Beach police officers cited four people on Friday for illegal clamming. Cal Fire personnel reported the illicit activity.

While one person had a fishing license, all four of those cited were digging up undersized clams.

Officers recovered 93 undersized Pismo clams. The officers then reburied the clams.

Pismo Beach police say taking more than 10 legal-sized clams or any number of undersized clams carries a fine of approximately $170 per clam. The fee for not having a license is $500.

“We appreciate the vigilance of the CalFire personnel who reported the violations,” police posted on Facebook. “Let’s continue working together to protect our coastal resources by preserving our beaches and marine life.”

 


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I’m not downplaying the crime of poaching but one sea otter will eat half that in a day so what damage do they do in a year.


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Sea Otters . Pure Junk ! They GG ” otta o ” .


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1,000 hours of community service and $1,000 fine for each undersized clam per individual. Period. Until the people who knowingly break these laws (or plan to break these laws) understand the consequences will be swift, severe, and non-negotiable, nothing will change.


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Why not have the individuals responsible for the illegal claming be responsible to rebury them, along with plenty of additional community service


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It’s ok to say cultural difference because every culture has them.


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Girls . I could eat that all day .


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Gross and childish.


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What’s your # ?


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Wow, $170 + $500, that a lot of clams.


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