freshwater clams

[mike242424]

Kind of a random topic but i've heard of a few people stumbling upon freshwater clams in sandy shallow spots of local lakes. I myself have dug up a few and so has my brother. I was curious as to know if these guys are edible. If not here anywhere else in the country?

 

[dragoncjo]

Not sure if they are edible but I believe some are endangered and would be illegal to eat......I would check the NJ Fish and Game site for specifics.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/tandespp.htm

 

[mike242424]

Thanks for the information I never payed much attention to the freshwater ones.