Razor clam digs approved at Long Beach

February 2, 2016

January 29, 2016

Razor clam dig approved at Long Beach

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective date: 12:01 p.m. Feb. 4 through 11:59 p.m. March 10, 2016

Digging is only allowed from: 12:01 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. each day.

Species affected: Razor clams

The specific low tides for this opener:

Feb. 4, Thursday, 3:41 p.m.; 0.8 feet, Long Beach,

Feb. 5, Friday, 4:28 p.m.; 0.2 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 6, Saturday, 5:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 7, Sunday, 5:52 p.m.; -0.7 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 8, Monday, 6:32 p.m.; -1.0 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 9, Tuesday, 7:12 p.m.; -0.9 feet, Long Beach

Feb. 10, Wednesday, 7:52 p.m.; -0.7 feet, Long Beach

For tidal information at Long Beach beginning Feb. 11, diggers should check the tide charts listed on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's webpage at http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/map/.


Location: Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.

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.

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.