Razor clam dig approved for May 15 and 16

May 11, 2010

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. May 15 through 11:59 p.m. May 16, 2010.

Saturday, May 15, 8:15 a.m., -1.6 ft.: Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks.

Sunday, May 16, 8:58 a.m., -1.6 ft.: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only.

Species affected: Razor clams

Location:

Longbeach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.

Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.

Copalis Beach, which extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes the Copalis, Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas.

Mocrocks Beach, which extends from the Copalis River to the southern boundary of the Quinault Reservation near the Moclips River, including Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, Pacific Beach and Moclips.



Reason for action: Harvestable surplus of razor clams are available.

Information Contact: Dan Ayres (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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