Razor clam dig starts Friday on ocean coast beaches

October 31, 2006

Action: Open razor clam season

Effective dates: The beaches will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3-5. One beach Twin Harbors will also be open for a fourth evening of digging Monday, Nov. 6. Digging is allowed 12:01 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. each day.

Species affected: Razor clams

Location:
· Long Beach, from the Columbia River north jetty 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.

· Mocrocks Beach, from the Copalis River to the Moclips River.

Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches 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 diggers limit must be kept in a separate container.


Information Contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628

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