Morning razor clam dig approved on coastal beaches

April 16, 2004

Actions: Five state razor clam beaches open to razor clam digging on morning tides.

Effective Date: See locations below.

Species affected: Razor clams

Location:

Long Beach - from Cape Disappointment to Leadbetter Point (included Seaview, Cranberry, Klipsan, Ocean Park and Oysterville) will be open to clam digging on morning tides for four days, April 21-24.

Twin Harbors - Cape Shoalwater to the Grays Harbor South Jetty (included North Cove, Grayland, and Wesport) will be open to clam digging on morning tides for four days, April 21-24.

Copalis - Grays Harbor North Jetty to the Cooalis River (indlues Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis) will be open three days on morning tides April 22-24.

Mocrocks - Copalis River to the southern boundary of the Quinault Indian Nation (includes Iron Spring, Rosevelt, Pacific Beach, and Moclips) will be open three days on morning tides April 22-24.

Kalaloch - Olympic National Park South Beach Campground to Brown's Point (just south of Olympic National Park Beach Trail #3) will be open three days on morning tides April 22-24.

Reason for action: Department of Health marine toxin tests confirmed the clams at these beaches are safe to eat.

Other information: Digging is allowed from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 a.m. Harvesters are limited to 15 razor clams per day and must keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's limit must be kept in a separate container.



Contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628, or Barbara Maynes, Olympic National Park (360) 563-3005.

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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