{"id":213812,"date":"2026-03-10T22:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213812\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T22:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:54:10","slug":"wdfw-approves-eight-days-of-coastal-razor-clam-digs-beginning-march-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213812\/","title":{"rendered":"WDFW Approves Eight Days of Coastal Razor Clam Digs Beginning March 17"},"content":{"rendered":"

Submitted by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/a><\/p>\n

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed today, razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach<\/a>, Twin Harbors<\/a>, Copalis<\/a>, and Mocrocks<\/a> beaches from March 17 through March 24.<\/p>\n

\u201cMarch is finally here and with it comes longer days, the shift to morning harvest, and hopefully better weather,\u201d said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. \u201cThis next tide series will start off with our last few evening digs, then switch to spring morning tides to kick off weekend digging and the Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival.\u201d<\/p>\n

Copalis and Mocrocks beaches are not open every day during each series of digs, so be sure to check which beach is open before heading out.<\/p>\n

The Washington State Department of Health<\/a> (DOH) 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 \u2014 sometimes two to three days \u2014 before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, is available on the\u00a0WDFW\u2019s domoic acid webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recent marine biotoxin closures do not apply to razor clams or crabs. Certain shellfish species accumulate toxins more quickly, to higher levels, and can harbor them longer than other species. Refer to DOH\u2019s shellfish safety map<\/a> for details on which species are safe to harvest.<\/p>\n

The following digs during late afternoon\/evening (noon to midnight only):<\/p>\n

March 17, Tuesday, 6:21 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n

March 18, Wednesday, 6:54 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n

March 19, Thursday, 7:28 p.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks<\/p>\n

The following digs during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:<\/p>\n

March 20, Friday, 8:00 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival<\/a>)<\/p>\n

March 21, Saturday, 8:43 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival<\/a>)<\/p>\n

March 22, Sunday, 9:29 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival<\/a>)<\/p>\n

March 23, Monday, 10:22 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks<\/p>\n

March 24, Tuesday, 11:21 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Below are additional tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:<\/p>\n

April 1, Wednesday, 6:45 a.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks<\/p>\n

April 2, Thursday, 7:22 a.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks<\/p>\n

April 3, Friday, 7:57 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n

April 4, Saturday, 8:32 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n

April 5, Sunday, 9:08 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks<\/p>\n

April 6, Monday, 9:46 a.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks<\/p>\n

April 7, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n

Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.<\/p>\n

On all open beaches \u2014 Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks \u2014 the daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger\u2019s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.<\/p>\n

Diggers must have a valid 2025-2026 license. Licenses can be purchased from\u202fWDFW\u2019s licensing website<\/a>\u202fand from hundreds of license vendors around the state. All diggers age 16 or older must have a license to harvest razor clams on any beach.\u202fWDFW recommends diggers buy their license before visiting coastal beach communities.<\/p>\n

Kalaloch Beach off the northern Olympic Peninsula coast won\u2019t be open due to continuing issues with depressed populations of harvestable clams.<\/p>\n

The 2025-2026 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW\u2019s website<\/a>. WDFW welcomes public input on proposed razor clam schedules and considers this feedback when finalizing each season\u2019s digs. Public comments may be emailed to: razorclams@dfw.wa.gov<\/a>. For more information, refer to the WDFW\u2019s razor clam webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WDFW works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.<\/p>\n

Request this information in an alternative format or language at the WDFW website<\/a>, call 360.902.2349, TTY (711), or email CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more Thurston County news here.<\/a><\/p>\n


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