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Pacific Geoduck

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Pacific Geoduck

Panopea generosa

Shellfish Native Stable

Size & Weight

Max Length 8.0"
Max Weight 10.0 lbs
Lifespan 140 years

Habitat

Depth Range 0 - 300 ft

Subtidal mud/sand; Puget Sound

Fishing Tips

PNW Season Year-round tides
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Techniques: Digging (low tide); diving

Eating Quality

Edibility Excellent

Sweet; crunchy; savory

Official Resources

Change History (Last updated Feb 02, 2026 at 10:59 AM)
Date Change Old Value New Value
Feb 02, 2026 10:59 AM Updated Depth Min Ft
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Depth Max Ft 300
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Depth Min Ft
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Lifespan Years 140
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Max Weight 10.0
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Max Length 8.0
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Conservation Status Stable
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Flavor Profile Sweet; crunchy; savory
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Edibility Rating Excellent
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated PNW Season Year-round tides
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Fishing Techniques Digging (low tide); diving
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Habitat Subtidal mud/sand; Puget Sound
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Native Or Introduced Native
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Category Shellfish
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Scientific Name Panopea generosa
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Species created

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