Razor clam digs approved at Long Beach

February 2, 2016

January 29, 2016

Razor clam dig approved at Long Beach

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Feb. 4 through 11:59 p.m. March 10, 2016

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:

Feb. 4, Thursday, 3:41 p.m.; 0.8 feet, Long Beach,

Feb. 5, Friday, 4:28 p.m.; 0.2 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 6, Saturday, 5:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 7, Sunday, 5:52 p.m.; -0.7 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 8, Monday, 6:32 p.m.; -1.0 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 9, Tuesday, 7:12 p.m.; -0.9 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 10, Wednesday, 7:52 p.m.; -0.7 feet, Long Beach

For tidal information at Long Beach beginning Feb. 11, diggers should check the tide charts listed on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's webpage at http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/map/.


Location: Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.

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

Information contact: Dan Ayres (360) 249-4628, Region 6 Montesano

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.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.