Razor clam digs approved Jan. 17 through Jan. 21

January 16, 2019

Action: Opens Razor clam season.

Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Jan. 17 through 11:59 p.m. Jan 21, 2019

Species affected: Razor clams

The specific low tides for this opener:

Jan. 17, Thursday; 3:39 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Twin Harbors

Jan. 18, Friday; 4:30 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors

Jan. 19, Saturday; 5:18 p.m.; -1.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 20, Sunday; 6:05 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

Jan. 21, Monday; 6:51 p.m.; -1.8 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Martin Luther King Holiday)

Locations:

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

Mocrocks Beach, located between the Copalis River and the southern boundary of the Quinault Indian Reservation (just south of the Moclips River) and includes Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, Seabrook, Pacific Beach, and Moclips.

Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from Cape Shoalwater to the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.

Reason for action: Scheduled digs for Kalaloch have had to be postponed due to the current US Federal Government shutdown. Olympic National Park staff are not available to ensure a safe and orderly opening in that area. Harvestable numbers of razor clams are available for the areas listed above.

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. 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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