April 3, 2008
Action: Opens razor clam season
Effective dates: April 6 through April 9, 2008.
Species affected: Razor clams
Location: Twin Harbors, which extends from the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor south to the mouth of Willapa Bay.
Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
Early-April dates and low tides are:
· Sunday, April 6, 7:23 a.m., -0.7 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
· Monday, April 7, 8:09 a.m., -1.2 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
· Tuesday, April 8, 8:55 a.m., -1.5 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
· Wednesday, April 9, 9:43 a.m., -1.4 ft: Twin Harbors only
Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are
safe to eat.
Other Information: Clam digs on evening tides are allowed only during the hours between noon and midnight, while each morning dig must be completed by noon. Diggers must carry a valid 2007-08 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 digger's limit must be kept in a separate container.
Information contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628.
Effective dates: April 6 through April 9, 2008.
Species affected: Razor clams
Location: Twin Harbors, which extends from the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor south to the mouth of Willapa Bay.
Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
Early-April dates and low tides are:
· Sunday, April 6, 7:23 a.m., -0.7 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
· Monday, April 7, 8:09 a.m., -1.2 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
· Tuesday, April 8, 8:55 a.m., -1.5 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
· Wednesday, April 9, 9:43 a.m., -1.4 ft: Twin Harbors only
Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are
safe to eat.
Other Information: Clam digs on evening tides are allowed only during the hours between noon and midnight, while each morning dig must be completed by noon. Diggers must carry a valid 2007-08 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 digger's limit must be kept in a separate container.
Information contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628.