WDFW announces 40 tentative days of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning Oct. 9<\/p>\n
OLYMPIA \u2013 Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
today announced 40 tentative days of razor clam digs at four coastal beaches from Oct. 9
through Dec. 27.
\u201cThe razor clam season is right around the corner, and we\u2019re excited to announce another fall
schedule of harvest dates,\u201d said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. \u201cSummer
population assessments showed significant decreases on Copalis and Mocrocks, which will
result in considerably less digging opportunity this season. Thankfully, Long Beach and Twin
Harbors populations remain strong and should allow for similar amounts of harvest to previous
years.\u201d
All beach openings are dependent on final approval of marine toxin testing, which usually
occurs about a week or less before the start of each digging series. Before a beach can open for
digging, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requires two test samples seven to
10 days apart and domoic acid levels under the guideline level.
Domoic acid, a natural toxin that certain marine algae produce, can be harmful or fatal if
consumed in sufficient quantities. For more information about domoic acid, as well as current
levels at ocean beaches, refer to the WDFW\u2019s domoic acid webpage and the DOH webpage.
On all open beaches \u2013 Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks \u2013 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.
\u201cIt\u2019s important that diggers keep the clams they dig to prevent wastage (includes discarding
small clams, clam with broken shells or reburying unwanted clams),\u201d Blumenthal said. \u201cIt\u2019s not
unusual to encounter some small clams, especially this early in the season.\u201d
Kalaloch beach off the northern Olympic Peninsula coast won\u2019t be open due to continuing
issues with depressed populations of harvestable razor clams.<\/p>\n
Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
Below are the tentative dates, along with low tides and beaches.
Tentative dates during late afternoon\/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides:
\u2022 Oct. 9, Friday; 6:23 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Oct. 10, Saturday; 7:02 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Oct. 11, Sunday, 7:39 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Oct. 12, Monday, 8:15 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Oct. 13, Tuesday, 8:52 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Oct. 14, Wednesday, 9:32 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Oct. 24, Saturday, 5:58 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Oct. 25, Sunday, 6:37 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Oct. 26, Monday, 7:18 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Oct. 27, Tuesday, 8:01 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Oct. 28, Wednesday, 8:47 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Oct. 29, Thursday, 9:38 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Oct. 30, Friday, 10:34 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Nov. 7, Saturday, 5:06 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Nov. 8, Sunday, 5:44 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Nov. 9, Monday, 6:19 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Nov. 10, Tuesday, 6:54 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Nov. 11, Wednesday, 7:29 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Veterans Day)
\u2022 Nov. 12, Thursday, 8:07 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Nov. 22, Sunday, 4:33 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Nov. 23, Monday, 5:18 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Nov. 24, Tuesday, 6:02 p.m.; -1.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Nov. 25, Wednesday, 6:48 p.m.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Nov. 26, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Thanksgiving Day)
\u2022 Nov. 27, Friday, 8:25 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Nov. 28, Saturday, 9:18 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Dec. 5, Saturday, 4:07 p.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Dec. 6, Sunday, 4:49 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Dec. 7, Monday, 5:27 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Dec. 8, Tuesday, 6:03 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Dec. 9, Wednesday, 6:37 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Dec. 10, Thursday, 7:12 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
\u2022 Dec. 11, Friday, 7:48 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Dec. 21, Monday, 4:13 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Dec. 22, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Dec. 23, Wednesday, 5:50 p.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dec. 24, Thursday, 6:36 p.m.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
\u2022 Dec. 25, Friday, 7:23 p.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors (Christmas Day)
\u2022 Dec. 26, Saturday, 8:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
\u2022 Dec. 27, Sunday, 8:55 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Additional information
All diggers age 16 or older must have a valid 2026-2027 license to harvest razor clams on any
beach. Licenses are available on WDFW\u2019s website, through the MyWDFW mobile app, or
from statewide license dealers and WDFW regional offices. WDFW recommends diggers buy
their license before visiting coastal beach communities.
When driving on the beach, please respect the 25-mph speed limit and enter only at designated
access points. Stay on the hard-packed sand near the high tide line to avoid crushing clam beds,
buried female Dungeness crab and snowy plover nests.
The 2026-2027 Razor Clam Management Plan will be available soon on the WDFW\u2019s website.
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:
[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>. For more information, refer to the WDFW\u2019s razor clam webpage.
Fishery managers note that as a result of legislatively directed budget reductions, the
Department will have less staff capacity to survey razor clams and support marine toxin
analysis, which could result in delayed season opening and reduced opening days. More
information is available in WDFW\u2019s blog post.
WDFW works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing
sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
Request this information in an alternative format or language at
wdfw.wa.gov\/accessibility\/requests-accommodation, or call 833-885-1012 or TTY (711), or
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