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Jon boats are small utility craft primarily used for boating in shallow water. They range from 10 to 18 feet in length. They can be made of aluminum or fiberglass. They are inexpensive and a good choice for the novice boater.
As a rule, recreational clamming is best in shallow waters where the tide draws down to thigh-deep or less. Sandbars and shallow flats in bay or harbor waters are ideal clam habitat. Most areas surrounding marinas are closed to clamming.