Razor clam dig opens on four Washington beaches

September 24, 2003

Action: Four beaches open to razor clam digging on evening tides September 26 through September 28, 2003.

Effective Date: Effective 12::01 p.m. September 26 through 11:59 p.m. September 28, 2003.

Species affected: Razor clams

Location:

Long Beach - from North Head to Leadbetter Point on the Long Beach Peninsula.

Twin Harbors - from the South Jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor south to the mouth of Willapa Bay.

Copalis Beach - which extends from the Grays Harbor North Jetty to the Copalis River and includes the ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas.

Kalalock Beach - from the south beach campground to Brown?s Point (just south of Beach Trail 3) in the Olympic National Park.

Reason for action: Department of Health marine toxin tests confirmed the clams at Long Beach, Twin Harbors Copalis and Kalaloch are safe to eat.

Other information: Harvesters may take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 taken, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's limit must be kept in a separate container.

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.

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.