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WDFW approves six days of coastal razor clam digs beginning Feb.

24; more digs planned through April 3

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers
confirmed six days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Monday, Feb. 24.
“We had some successful digging days during the last tide series before the snow came
and made things difficult,” said Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s recreational razor clam
manager. “Hopefully, we will see more spring weather this upcoming tide series as we
bid farewell to February and welcome March.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure
their intended destination is open before heading out. Most successful digging occurs
between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during late afternoon/evening (digging is allowed from noon to
midnight only) low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
• Feb. 24, Monday, 4:04 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 25, Tuesday, 4:46 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 26, Wednesday, 5:25 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 27, Thursday, 6:03 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 28, Friday, 6:39 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 1, Saturday, 7:15 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Tentative dates during late afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:
• March 8, Saturday, 2:13 p.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
(Change to daylight savings time)
• March 9, Sunday, 4:18 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• March 10, Monday, 5:10 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• March 11, Tuesday, 5:52 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 12, Wednesday, 6:28 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 13, Thursday, 7:00 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• March 14, Friday, 7:30 p.m.; 0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Tentative dates during late afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:
• March 26, Wednesday, 5:08 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 27, Thursday, 5:50 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 28, Friday, 6:29 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:
• March 29, Saturday, 6:58 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• March 30, Sunday, 7:43 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 31, Monday, 8:28 a.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• April 1, Tuesday, 9:17 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 2, Wednesday, 10:09 a.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 3, Thursday, 11:07 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the
guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin
produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in
sufficient quantities. Refer to DOH’s website for more information.
Final approval usually occurs about a week or less before the start of each digging
series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches,
can be found on WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on
any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website and from
hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license
before visiting coastal beach communities.
The 2024-2025 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on WDFW’s website. For
more information, refer to WDFW’s razor clam webpage.
All members of the public are invited to share their perspectives and participate in
WDFW public feedback opportunities regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
language proficiency, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
status as a veteran, or basis of disability.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and
perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife
recreational and commercial opportunities.

WDFW is committed to hosting accessible events for everyone. Request ADA
accommodations or language and communication services (interpreters, written

information in other languages, or other services) at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-
accommodation, or call 833-885-1012 or TTY (711), or email

CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov. WDFW encourages participants to make requests at
least 20 days before the event to allow time to make the arrangements.

Razor Clam Management Team
Region 6 Coastal Shellfish
48 Devonshire Rd., Montesano, WA 98563
RazorClams@dfw.wa.gov
360-249-4628
wdfw.wa.gov/razorclams