OLYMPIA — Razor clam enthusiasts can head to four coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed Thursday the next round of digging can proceed as planned from April 1-6.
“Diggers who take advantage of these spring morning tides will find plenty of razor clams that are fattening up for the late spring spawning period making for some tasty meals,” said Dan Ayres, the WDFW coastal shellfish manager.
Digging is allowed during low tide from midnight through 11:59 a.m. only:
April 1, Friday, 7:36 a.m.; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 2, Saturday, 8:07 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 3, Sunday, 8:45 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 4, Monday, 9:23 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 5, Tuesday, 10:01 a.m.; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 6, Wednesday, 10:43 a.m.; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
The most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
Details on these and future digs can be found on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out.
