Below is an update on the current razor clam harvest from Washington Fish and Wildlife Coastal Shellfish Manager Dan Ayres.
Washington recreational razor clam harvest will open in early February.
* Long Beach: We have extending everyday digging through March 31, at Long Beach after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. We have approved this extended opening due to the abundance of clams available at Long Beach. The schedule of the best low tides in March is unusual this year and they switch between pm tides and am tides:
* Through March 10; digging will be allowed on pm tides only.
* March 11 through March 14; digging will be allowed on am tides only
* March 15 through 23; digging will be allowed on pm tides only
* March 24 through March 31; digging will be allowed on am tides only
* The specific list of tides are available on our web site at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html
* You can dig any day during these periods, however you should check tide charts before heading out, since tides of one foot or above aren't conducive to digging.
* Mocrocks will be open March 5 through March 8, with digging allowed on pm tides only. More tentative dates have been released in our news release that can be found at:http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html
* Copalis will not be open during this period, but is scheduled to open March 18 through 20 to coincide with the Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival. This opening is pending final marine toxin results.
* Twin Harbors beaches will not open due to levels of domoic acid that remain above the action level. Twin Harbors Beach includes Westport, Grayland and North Cove.
A description of each beach and a map can be found at: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/
We have placed a new video with razor clam digging tips on our web site. Check it out at: https://youtu.be/RBM9b5r6rMQ
Feel free to respond to this email if you have any questions.
For details go to the following web link: http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html