Razor clam dig approved May 3 through May 8

April 29, 2011

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective date: 12:01 a.m. May 3 through 11:59 a.m. May 8, 2011

Species affected: Razor clams

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.

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.

Tuesday, May 3 - 7:29 a.m., -0.6 ft; Long Beach, Twin Harbors.

Wednesday, May 4 - 8:04 a.m., -0.8 ft; Long Beach, Twin Harbors.

Thursday, May 5 - 8:40 a.m., -0.8 ft; Long Beach, Twin Harbors.

Friday, May 6 - 9:18 a.m., -0.8 ft; Long Beach, Twin Harbors.

Saturday, May 7 - 10:00 a.m., -0.6 ft; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks.

Sunday, May 8 - 10:46 a.m., -0.4 ft; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks.



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.

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