February 8, 2007
Action: Open razor clam season
Effective dates: Feb. 16 through Feb. 18, 2007
Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Kalaloch will all open for digging Feb. 16 and 17 from noon to midnight each day. Twin Harbors will also be open during the same hours for an additional day, Feb. 18.
Species affected: Razor clams
Location:
· Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
· Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the mouth of Grays Harbor.
· Mocrocks Beach, which extends from the Copalis River to the southern boundary of the Quinault Reservation near the Moclips River, including Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, Pacific Beach and Moclips.
· Kalaloch Beach, which extends from the South Beach Campground to Browns Point (just south of Beach Trail 3) in the Olympic National Park.
Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are safe to eat.
Other information: Diggers must carry a valid 2006-07 fishing license to participate in the upcoming opening. Harvesters may take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 taken, regardless of size or condition. Each diggers limit must be kept in a separate container.
Information Contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628
Effective dates: Feb. 16 through Feb. 18, 2007
Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Kalaloch will all open for digging Feb. 16 and 17 from noon to midnight each day. Twin Harbors will also be open during the same hours for an additional day, Feb. 18.
Species affected: Razor clams
Location:
· Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
· Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the mouth of Grays Harbor.
· Mocrocks Beach, which extends from the Copalis River to the southern boundary of the Quinault Reservation near the Moclips River, including Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, Pacific Beach and Moclips.
· Kalaloch Beach, which extends from the South Beach Campground to Browns Point (just south of Beach Trail 3) in the Olympic National Park.
Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are safe to eat.
Other information: Diggers must carry a valid 2006-07 fishing license to participate in the upcoming opening. Harvesters may take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 taken, regardless of size or condition. Each diggers limit must be kept in a separate container.
Information Contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628