Four beaches will open for razor clam dig

January 26, 2006

Date : January 26, 2006

Three beaches will open for razor clam dig

Action: Open razor clam season

Effective dates: Jan. 27 through Jan. 29, 2006
Digs are scheduled Jan. 27, 28 and 29. At four beaches -- Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Kalaloch. Digging is allowed from 12:01 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. each day only.

Species affected: Razor clams

Location: The four beaches that will open to razor-clam digging are:
· Long Beach, from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on the Long Beach Peninsula.
· Twin Harbors, from the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor south to the mouth of Willapa Bay.
· Mocrocks Beach, from the Copalis River to the Moclips River.
Kalaloch Beach, which extends from the south beach campground to Brown's Point (just south of
Beach Trail 3) in the Olympic National Park

Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are safe to eat.


Other information: Diggers must carry a valid 2005-06 fishing license to participate in the upcoming opening. Harvesters may take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 taken, regardless of size or condition. Each diggers limit must be kept in a separate container.


Information contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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