OLYMPIA — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Wednesday another round of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning on Friday.
“The upcoming low tides are shaping up to be a nice series of razor clam digging opportunities,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Lower tides and lower surf should create successful harvest conditions, albeit a bit colder.”
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. The optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during late afternoon/evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the State Department of Health showed razor clams are safe to eat:
• Friday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks.
• Saturday, 7:03 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis.
• Sunday, 7:46 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks.
• Monday, 8:29 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis.
• Tuesday, 9:12 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Mocrocks.
On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition to prevent waste. It’s not unusual to encounter some small clams, especially in the early part of the season.
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach.
