February 5, 2008
Action: Open Razor clam season
Species affected: Razor clams
Effective dates: Feb. 6 through Feb. 9, 2008
Location: The following beaches will be open for razor clam digging between noon and midnight on these days:
Opening dates and tides are:
Feb. 6, Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., +0.1, Twin Harbors only
Feb. 7, Thursday, 6:52 p.m., 0.0, Twin Harbors only
Feb. 8, Friday, 7:27 p.m., +0.1, Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
Feb 9, Saturday, 8:02 p.m., +0.4, Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
Locations of beaches are:
Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the mouth of Grays Harbor.
Reason for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are safe to eat.
Other Information: 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
Species affected: Razor clams
Effective dates: Feb. 6 through Feb. 9, 2008
Location: The following beaches will be open for razor clam digging between noon and midnight on these days:
Opening dates and tides are:
Feb. 6, Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., +0.1, Twin Harbors only
Feb. 7, Thursday, 6:52 p.m., 0.0, Twin Harbors only
Feb. 8, Friday, 7:27 p.m., +0.1, Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
Feb 9, Saturday, 8:02 p.m., +0.4, Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
Locations of beaches are:
Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the mouth of Grays Harbor.
Reason for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are safe to eat.
Other Information: 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