{"id":263488,"date":"2026-04-12T04:01:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/263488\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T04:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:01:13","slug":"washington-coastal-razor-clam-digs-return-april-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/263488\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Coastal Razor Clam Digs Return April 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Long+Beach%2C+WA&amp;city=Long+Beach&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Washington+Coastal+Razor+Clam+Digs+Return+April+17&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Flong-beach-wa%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F11%2Fwashington-coastal-razor-clam-digs-return-april-17%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69da51776cbc1.jpg\" alt=\"An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in soft, warm tones depicting people digging for razor clams on a beach, with the ocean and dunes visible in the background, capturing the peaceful, immersive experience of this coastal activity.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>Razor clam digging remains a cherished tradition along Washington&#8217;s rugged coastline, providing both recreational enjoyment and economic benefits for local communities.Long Beach Today<\/p>\n<p>The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed a 7-day series of razor clam digs along the state&#8217;s coastal beaches, including Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks, starting on April 17 and running through April 23. Shellfish managers say the upcoming low tides will provide a great opportunity for successful harvesting.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Razor clam digging is a beloved tradition and economic driver for coastal communities in Washington. These digs help manage the clam population and provide recreational opportunities for locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>The approved digs will take place during morning low tides, from midnight to noon, except for April 22-23 when the digging window will extend until 2 p.m. Copalis and Mocrocks beaches will not be open every day during the series, so beachgoers will need to check which specific beaches are accessible on any given day.<\/p>\n<p>        The razor clam digs will take place from April 17-23, 2026.The approved digging hours are from midnight to noon, except for April 22-23 when the window extends until 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n<p>The state agency responsible for managing and regulating Washington&#8217;s wildlife and natural resources, including the coastal razor clam population.<\/p>\n<p>Bryce Blumenthal<\/p>\n<p>A coastal shellfish biologist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife who confirmed the upcoming razor clam digs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Long+Beach%2C+WA&amp;city=Long+Beach&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Washington+Coastal+Razor+Clam+Digs+Return+April+17&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Flong-beach-wa%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F11%2Fwashington-coastal-razor-clam-digs-return-april-17%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWith two tide series remaining in our spring season, these upcoming digs will have the lowest tides and should provide a great opportunity for successful harvest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Bryce Blumenthal, Coastal Shellfish Biologist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Razor clam enthusiasts along the Washington coast should mark their calendars for the upcoming 7-day dig series, which will provide prime opportunities to harvest these popular shellfish during the spring season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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