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Written by on September 22, 2022

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WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs beginning

Feb. 8; more digs planned through April 3

OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers
confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, Feb.
8.
“This upcoming tide series will kick off with some Super Bowl weekend daytime digging
opportunity,” said Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s recreational razor clam manager. “Come
dig some razor clams Feb. 8 for your big game buffet or enjoy a Valentine’s Day date
dig.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure
their intended destination is open before heading out. Digging is not allowed before
noon during digs when low tide occurs in the afternoon or evening. Most successful
digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during evening (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. 8, Saturday, 3:36 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 9, Sunday, 4:29 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 10, Monday, 5:15 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 11, Tuesday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 12, Wednesday, 6:29 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 13, Thursday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 14, Friday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Tentative dates during evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:
• 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
• 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 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 2024-25 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on WDFW’s website. For more
information, refer to WDFW’s razor clam webpage.
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.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-
accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.

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

 

 


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