Razor clam dig approved for Twin Harbors, Long Beach

April 6, 2009

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective dates: April 10 through April 12, 2009

Species affected: Razor clams

Location:

Friday, April 10 (7:45 a.m., -0.7 ft.) Twin Harbors

Saturday, April 11 (8:25 a.m., -0.7 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

Sunday, April 12 (9:05 a.m., -0.5 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors

Beaches scheduled to open are:

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 south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.

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. 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.