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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved another round of razor clam digs on the Washington coast.
The seven-day dig was approved for low tides after marine toxin tests showed clams on the beaches were safe to eat.
Digging is permitted at the following times and locations:
- February 20, Thursday, 4:54 pm 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- February 21, Friday, 5:35 pm -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- February 22, Saturday, 6:11 pm -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- February 23, Sunday, 6:44 pm -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
“Diggers have encountered rough surf and high winds this month and we encourage people to prepare for adverse conditions,” WDFW coastal shellfish manager Dan Ayres said. “Check the weather and bring a good light source, especially when low tide occurs later in the evening—diggers who arrive an hour or two before the tide may be able to bag the limit before dark.”
Washington Department of Health wants diggers to be aware they have closed a small section of Mocrocks Beach due to a nearby sewage spill. The area will remain closed until the end of February and will not be open during the approved razor clam digs starting Feb. 20.
Diggers can still access Mocrocks Beach north and south of the 1,500 ft. shoreline closure.
The daily limit for razor clams is 15 and diggers must keep the first 15, under Washington state law. Each digger's clams must be stored separately from others in their group.
Diggers over age 15 must have a valid 2019-2020 fishing license to harvest razor clams. Visit WDFW's website for details.