January 11, 2017
January 11, 2017
WDFW approves razor clam digs Jan. 13 through Jan. 15 at Copalis and Mocrocks
Action: Opens Razor clam season
Effective dates: 12:01 p.m. Fri., Jan. 13 through 11:59 p.m. Sun., Jan, 15, 2017
Digging is only allowed from: 12:01 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. each day.
Species affected: Razor clams
The specific low tides for this opener:
Jan. 13, Friday, 7:17 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 14, Saturday, 7:59 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 15, Sunday, 8:40 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Locations:
Area 4 - Copalis Beach, which extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas.
Area 5 - 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: Survey results show that adequate clams are available for harvest in Razor Clam Areas 4 and 5. Washington Department of Health has certified clams from this beach to be safe for human consumption.
Information contact: Dan Ayres (360) 249-4628, Region 6 Montesano
WDFW approves razor clam digs Jan. 13 through Jan. 15 at Copalis and Mocrocks
Action: Opens Razor clam season
Effective dates: 12:01 p.m. Fri., Jan. 13 through 11:59 p.m. Sun., Jan, 15, 2017
Digging is only allowed from: 12:01 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. each day.
Species affected: Razor clams
The specific low tides for this opener:
Jan. 13, Friday, 7:17 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 14, Saturday, 7:59 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Jan. 15, Sunday, 8:40 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks
Locations:
Area 4 - Copalis Beach, which extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas.
Area 5 - 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: Survey results show that adequate clams are available for harvest in Razor Clam Areas 4 and 5. Washington Department of Health has certified clams from this beach to be safe for human consumption.
Information contact: Dan Ayres (360) 249-4628, Region 6 Montesano