Clam diggers had a green light to dig razor clams March 25-27 at Mocrocks Beach on Washington's coast after marine toxin tests showed the clams there are safe to eat.
Another option is Long Beach, which is currently open to digging through March 31.
Both beaches have been approved for razor clam digging by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), which sets seasons for the fishery.
WDFW has also announced a list of proposed digs in April, subject to the results of additional marine toxin tests.
Proposed digs in April
WDFW has also proposed razor clam digs at three beaches in April, subject to the results of additional marine toxin tests. Shellfish managers will announce a final decision on those digs about a week before they are set to begin.
State shellfish managers remind diggers that fishing licenses for the 2015-16 season expire March 31. New licenses for the season starting April 1 are available online (https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/) and from license dealers throughout the state.
Digs proposed for April 9 and 10 coincide with the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival, featuring free razor clam digging lessons and other attractions. More information on the festival is available at http://longbeachrazorclamfestival.com/.
WDFW has proposed digs on the following beaches and tides:
April 3, Sunday, 4:13 p.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach
April 4, Monday, 5:04 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach
April 5, Tuesday, 5:51 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach
April 6, Wednesday, 6:36 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach
April 7, Thursday, 7:07 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Copalis, Mocrocks
April 8, Friday, 7:54 a.m.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Copalis, Mocrocks
April 9, Saturday, 8:42 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
April 10, Sunday, 9:32 a.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
April 11, Monday, 10:23 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach
April 12, Tuesday, 11:19 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach
April 20, Wednesday, 6:25 a.m.; 0.6 feet; Long Beach
April 21, Thursday, 7:01 a.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach
April 22, Friday, 7:35 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach
April 23, Saturday, 8:08 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
April 24, Sunday, 8:42 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach
April 25, Monday, 9:18 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
April 26, Tuesday, 9:56 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
April 27, Wednesday, 10:39 a.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach
April 28, Thursday, 11:28 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach