A night dig at Copalis beach.
The next round of razor clam digs has been given the green light by the WDFW. The approved digs will take place from Tuesday Jan. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 26.
The season was given the go-ahead after the clams were tested for marine toxins and found to be safe to eat.
“Weather and surf during our last opener dissuaded many from participating,” said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager in a news release. “The good news is that this means there are still a great many clams out there for this and future digs.”
The approved dig is for the following beaches, dates and low tides:
• January 21, Tuesday, 4:23 pm -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• January 22, Wednesday, 5:10 pm -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• January 23, Thursday, 5:53 pm -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• January 24, Friday, 6:32 pm -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• January 25, Saturday, 7:08 pm -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• January 26, Sunday, 7:42 pm -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
No digging is allowed before noon when low tides occur in the evening during approved digs.
For a list of proposed upcoming digs through February, check the WDFW razor clam web page at: https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams#current
Additional proposed digs for March will be announced in February.
Diggers are reminded to come prepared with good lighting devices and keep an eye on the ocean, especially during evening and night-time digs.
All diggers age 15 or older must possess a 2019-20 fishing license to harvest razor clams. Diggers can take 15 razor clams per day and must keep the first 15 they dig. Each participant must keep his clams in a separate container.
