The place to dig for razor clams on the Washington coast. Make sure you verify which seashores are open for clam digs and what dates have been accredited as secure for harvesting.
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OLYMPIA — Washington Division of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Monday seven days of razor clam digs on coastal seashores starting Jan. 10.
“This upcoming tide series should be a good one for daylight digging opportunity, with weekend low tide times occurring before or just after sunset,” mentioned Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s leisure razor clam supervisor. “Clam diggers have had mixed success with recent weather, but we expect improved conditions — and easier digging — as winter approaches spring.”
Not all coastal seashores are open for each dig, so diggers are inspired to ensure their supposed vacation spot is open earlier than heading out. No digging is allowed earlier than midday throughout digs when low tide happens within the afternoon or night. Most profitable digging happens between one and two hours earlier than the listed time of low tide.
The next digs throughout night (p.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin outcomes from the Washington State Division of Well being (DOH) confirmed razor clams are fit for human consumption:
Jan. 10, Friday, 3:47 p.m.; -0.3 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 11, Saturday, 4:39 p.m.; -0.8 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 12, Sunday, 5:27 p.m.; -1.0 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan. 13, Monday, 6:10 p.m.; -1.1 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan. 14, Tuesday, 6:50 p.m.; -0.9 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 15, Wednesday, 7:28 p.m.; -0.6 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 16, Thursday, 8:03 p.m.; -0.2 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
On all open seashores, the each day restrict is 15 clams per individual. Every digger’s clams should be saved in a separate container, and all diggers should hold the primary 15 clams they dig, no matter dimension or situation, to forestall waste.
All diggers 15 or older should have an relevant fishing license to reap razor clams on any seaside.
Under are further tentative dates:
Jan. 26, Sunday, 4:34 p.m.; 0.1 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 27, Monday, 5:15 p.m.; -0.4 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 28, Tuesday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.8 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan. 29, Wednesday, 6:31 p.m.; -1.0 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan. 30, Thursday, 7:07 p.m.; -1.0 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 31, Friday, 7:44 p.m.; -0.7 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 1, Saturday, 8:21 p.m.; -0.1 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 8, Saturday, 3:36 p.m.; 0.1 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 9, Sunday, 4:29 p.m.; -0.3 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 10, Monday, 5:15 p.m.; -0.5 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 11, Tuesday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.5 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 12, Wednesday, 6:29 p.m.; -0.4 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 13, Thursday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.1 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 14, Friday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.4 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 24, Monday, 4:04 p.m.; 0.2 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 25, Tuesday, 4:46 p.m.; -0.3 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 26, Wednesday, 5:25 p.m.; -0.6 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Feb. 27, Thursday, 6:03 p.m.; -0.7 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb. 28, Friday, 6:39 p.m.; -0.6 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 1, Saturday, 7:15 p.m.; -0.1 ft; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
DOH requires check samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid ranges should fall underneath the rule degree earlier than a seaside can open for digging.
Domoic acid, a pure toxin produced by sure varieties of marine algae, could be dangerous or deadly if consumed in ample portions.