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Recreational Shellfishing

RECREATIONAL RAZOR CLAMMING

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Razor clam dig approved for May 5-7 at Twin Harbors
State fishery managers have approved a razor clam dig at Twin Harbors May 5-7 after marine toxin tests confirmed that the clams on the beach are safe to eat. All other coastal beaches in Washington will be closed to razor clam digging until a new season is announced in fall.

•	How Recreational Razor Clam Seasons are Set
•	How to Dig Razor Clams
•	Try these delicious Razor Clam recipes
•	Things to do, Places to Stay • City of Grayland (Twin Harbors) • City of Long Beach • City of Copalis Beach • City of Moclips (Mocrocks Beach) • Kalaloch

RECREATIONAL CRABBING

Puget Sound sport crabbing to close Dec. 31; winter catch reports due by Feb. 1
Puget Sound marine areas currently open for recreational winter crabbing will close at sunset Dec. 31, after which all sport crabbers licensed to fish for crab in the Sound will have until Feb. 1 to report their winter catch.
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•	Report your catch online
•	Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card Information

RECREATIONAL SQUID FISHING

Looking for a healthy choice? Squid, or calamari, is lower in fat and calories than many other protein sources and is beautifully versatile. It can be used for appetizers, soups, salads or main dishes. The best times to catch squid running is from late summer though winter.
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•	Find a public pier or dock for squidding near you
•	Latest squid reports

PUBLIC CLAM & OYSTER BEACHES

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REPORT YOUR CATCH

Online Puget Sound Crab Reporting
•	Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card Information

RELATED INFORMATION

•	Statewide Harvest Rules
•	2012/2013 Public Beach List - Special Rules Public beaches with special rules because of resource needs and/or restrictions on harvest due to health concerns.
•	Boating in Washington Information
•	Shellfish and Seaweed Harvest Rules 3 Steps to Safe and Legal Shellfish Harvest - It's your responsibility!
•	Washington and Oregon Tide Charts

HEALTH ADVISORIES

•	Marine Biotoxin Bulletin Beach closures due to red tide and other marine toxins
•	Local Fish Consumption Advisories Health advisories due to contaminants
•	Fish Facts for Healthy Nutrition Information on mercury, PCBs and other contaminants in fish