Razor clam dig approved for Feb. 23 and 24

February 15, 2013

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Feb. 23 through 11:59 p.m. Feb. 24, 2013

Species affected: Razor clams

The specific low tides for this opener:

Feb. 23, Saturday, 5:12 p.m., +0.3 ft., Long Beach, Twin Harbors

Feb. 24, Sunday, 5:47 p.m., +0.1 ft., Long Beach, Twin Harbors

Location:

Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.

Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from Cape Shoalwater to the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.


Reason for action: Harvestable numbers of razor clams are available.

Information contact: Dan Ayres (360) 249-4628, Region 6 Montesano

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at 360-902-2500, press 2 for recreational rules. For the Shellfish Rule Change hotline call toll free 866-880-5431.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.