Razor Clam Management

The management objectives for the razor clam fishery are:

• Manage the razor clam resource on all coastal beaches for recreational use with a minor separate commercial fishery located only on detached spits of Willapa Bay.
• Protect public health and safety.
• Manage the resource to maintain stable and healthy populations.
• Maximize recreational opportunity.
• Provide a quality recreational experience.
• Independently manage the razor clam populations on Kalaloch, Mocrocks, Copalis, Twin Harbors and Long Beach while considering the pertinent interactions of seasons, effort, opportunity and tribal allocations.
• Provide for consistent commercial fishing opportunity that does not conflict with the recreational fishery.