The place to dig for razor clams on the Washington coast. Make sure to test which seashores are open for clam digs and what dates have been permitted as secure for harvesting.
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Washington Division of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed Friday the subsequent spherical of razor clam digs on coastal seashores starting Dec. 28, together with alternatives across the New Yr’s Day vacation.
“We are waving goodbye to 2024 and welcoming 2025 with seven days of razor clam digging,” stated Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s leisure razor clam supervisor. “Please celebrate the new year responsibly while out on the coast, following all beach rules, so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable experience.”
Drivers ought to observe the seashore velocity restrict of 25 mph and keep away from driving on razor clam beds. Fireworks are solely allowed from 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1. Please be aware that fireworks and bonfires should be saved no less than 100 toes from flammable dune grass.
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:
Dec 28, Saturday, 4:58 p.m.; 0.0 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Dec 29, Sunday, 5:36 p.m.; -0.4 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec 30, Monday, 6:14 p.m.; -0.7 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec 31, Tuesday, 6:51 p.m.; -1.0 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan 1, Wednesday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan 2, Thursday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.8 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 3, Friday, 8:48 p.m.; -0.3 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Beneath are further tentative dates:
Jan 10, Friday, 3:47 p.m.; -0.3 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 11, Saturday, 4:39 p.m.; -0.8 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 12, Sunday, 5:27 p.m.; -1.0 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan 13, Monday, 6:10 p.m.; -1.1 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan 14, Tuesday, 6:50 p.m.; -0.9 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 15, Wednesday, 7:28 p.m.; -0.6 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 16, Thursday, 8:03 p.m.; -0.2 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan 26, Sunday, 4:34 p.m.; 0.1 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 27, Monday, 5:15 p.m.; -0.4 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 28, Tuesday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.8 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan 29, Wednesday, 6:31 p.m.; -1.0 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan 30, Thursday, 7:07 p.m.; -1.0 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan 31, Friday, 7:44 p.m.; -0.7 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Feb 1, Saturday, 8:21 p.m.; -0.1 toes; Lengthy Seashore, Twin Harbors, Copalis
DOH requires testing of razor clam samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid ranges should fall underneath the rule degree earlier than a seashore can open for digging. Domoic acid, a pure toxin produced by sure sorts of marine algae, will be dangerous or deadly if consumed in ample portions.
Ultimate approval normally happens just a few days to per week earlier than the beginning of every dig sequence. Extra details about domoic acid, in addition to present ranges at ocean seashores, will be discovered on WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
The every day restrict is 15 clams per particular person. Every digger’s clams should be saved in a separate container, and all diggers should hold the primary 15 clams they dig, no matter measurement or situation, to stop waste.
All diggers 15 or older will need to have an relevant fishing license to reap razor clams on any seashore. Licenses will be bought from WDFW’s licensing web site and from lots of of license distributors across the state. WDFW recommends shopping for your license earlier than visiting coastal seashore communities.
The 2024-25 Razor Clam Administration Plan is offered on WDFW’s web site. For extra info, go to WDFW’s razor clam webpage.