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RAZOR CLAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

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Winter digs are coming!

WDFW announces 40 tentative days of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning Oct. 9

By Lynn Munson/WDFW

Razor clam diggers can look forward to nighttime digging on coastal beaches, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife coastal shellfish managers have confirmed.

The Washington State Department of Health requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, is available on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.

Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.

On all open beaches – Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks – the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.

Note: During fall and winter, be sure to prepare accordingly by checking the weather forecast and surf conditions before heading to a coastal beach.

Women holding a razor clam after a dig.

Great razor clam digging and nice weather at Copalis Beach on Washington’s central coast. (Joni Mar Nakagawa)

Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. For more information on these digs, go to WDFW’s razor clam webpage.

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Tentative dates during late afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:

  • Oct. 9, Friday; 6:23 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Oct. 10, Saturday; 7:02 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Oct. 11, Sunday, 7:39 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Oct. 12, Monday, 8:15 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Oct. 13, Tuesday, 8:52 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Oct. 14, Wednesday, 9:32 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors

 

  • Oct. 24, Saturday, 5:58 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Oct. 25, Sunday, 6:37 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Oct. 26, Monday, 7:18 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Oct. 27, Tuesday, 8:01 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Oct. 28, Wednesday, 8:47 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Oct. 29, Thursday, 9:38 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Oct. 30, Friday, 10:34 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors

 

  • Nov. 7, Saturday, 5:06 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Nov. 8, Sunday, 5:44 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Nov. 9, Monday, 6:19 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Nov. 10, Tuesday, 6:54 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Nov. 11, Wednesday, 7:29 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Veterans Day)
  • Nov. 12, Thursday, 8:07 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors

 

  • Nov. 22, Sunday, 4:33 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
  • Nov. 23, Monday, 5:18 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
  • Nov. 24, Tuesday, 6:02 p.m.; -1.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Nov. 25, Wednesday, 6:48 p.m.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Nov. 26, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Thanksgiving Day)
  • Nov. 27, Friday, 8:25 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Nov. 28, Saturday, 9:18 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

 

  • Dec. 5, Saturday, 4:07 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
  • Dec. 6, Sunday, 4:49 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
  • Dec. 7, Monday, 5:27 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Dec. 8, Tuesday, 6:03 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Dec. 9, Wednesday, 6:37 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Dec. 10, Thursday, 7:12 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Dec. 11, Friday, 7:48 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

 

  • Dec. 21, Monday, 4:13 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
  • Dec. 22, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Dec. 23, Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • Dec. 24, Thursday, 6:36 p.m.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
  • Dec. 25, Friday, 7:23 p.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors (Christmas Day)
  • Dec. 26, Saturday, 8:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • Dec. 27, Sunday, 8:55 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Submit your razor clamming photos!

Are you a clam gun guru or a shovel superstar? It’s time to prove your razor clamming prowess!

Join the Razor Clam Face-Off and show off your skills. Snap a photo of your epic clam-digging adventure and submit it on our site .

So, grab your license and gear, hit the beach, and let’s dig in!

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