Razor clam digs approved for March 23 through March 26

March 22, 2023

Action:  Opens Razor clam seasons.

Effective dates:  March 17 through March 26, 2023

Map of razor clam beaches on Washington coast

Species affected:  Razor Clams

Specific daytime low tides and beaches that are open(digging allowed from 12:00 A.M. (midnight) through 11:59 A.M.): 

  • March 23, Thursday, 8:29 AM; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 24, Friday, 9:13 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 25, Saturday, 9:57 AM; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 26, Sunday, 10:44 AM; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Locations:  

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

Copalis Beach; which extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes 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.

Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from Cape Shoalwater to the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.

Reason for action:  Harvestable numbers of razor clams are available and toxin levels are safe for consumption for clams from Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches.

All other razor clam beaches remain closed due to toxin levels above the WDOH action level.

Additional information:  The daily limit is 15 razor clams per person. Under state law, a daily limit consists of the first 15 clams dug regardless of size or condition, and each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.

Digging is prohibited in the razor clam reserve located just south of the Ocean City approach on Copalis, which are marked by tall poles with signs.

Information contact:  Bryce Blumenthal (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.

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