A six-day razor clam digging period along select Washington beaches has been set to begin Nov. 18, with tentative December dates, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Enthusiasts can head to Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks beaches for the opportunity, which runs through Nov. 23, WDFW said.
For those planning to participate, WDFW advises that the best digging typically occurs between one and two hours before the listed low tide times.
Each digger is allowed a daily limit of 15 clams, which must be kept in a separate container, according to state regulations.
A valid 2025-26 license is necessary for participation. WDFW recommends diggers buy their license before visiting coastal beach communities.
WDFW also cautions that fall conditions can make beach driving hazardous due to soft sand buildup. Diggers are urged to drive carefully on the uppermost part of the hard-packed sand near the high tide line to avoid damaging clam beds and buried female Dungeness crabs.
Kalaloch Beach, located off the northern Olympic Peninsula coast, will not be open for digging, as the clam population there remains small and low in numbers.
According to WDFW, the following six digs will proceed as scheduled:
Nov. 18, 5:18 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisNov. 19, 5:52 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksNov. 20, 6:25 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksNov. 21, 6:59 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisNov. 22, 7:34 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisNov. 23, 8:12 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksComment with Bubbles
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WDFW has set additional tentative dates for December and January; those can be found here.