Razor clam dig approved for Jan. 28 - Jan. 31

January 29, 2010

January 28, 2010

Razor clam dig approved for Jan. 28 – Jan. 31

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective dates: 12:01 p.m. Jan. 28 through 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31, 2010.

Species affected: Razor clams

Location:
Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.

Copalis Beach, which extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes the Copalis, Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas.

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 Brown's Point (just south of Beach Trail 3) in the Olympic National Park.

Thursday, Jan. 28, (5:13 p.m., -1.1 ft.) Twin Harbors

Friday, Jan. 29, (5:58 p.m., -1.5 ft.) Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

Saturday, Jan. 30, (6:41 p.m., -1.5 ft.) Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

Sunday, Jan. 31, (7:23 p.m., -1.2 ft.) Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch.



Reasons for action: Harvestable surplus of razor clams are available.

Information Contact: Dan Ayres (360) 249-4628.

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. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

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