Razor clam digs approved March 7 through March 13

March 3, 2017

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective date: 12:01 p.m. March 7 through 11:59 p.m. March 13, 2017

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:

Location:

March 07, 2017, Tuesday; 2:33 pm, 0.5 feet; Twin Harbors

March 08, 2017, Wednesday; 3:35 pm, 0.1 feet; Twin Harbors

March 09, 2017, Thursday; 4:28 pm, -0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

March 10, 2017, Friday; 5:13 pm, -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

March 11, 2017, Saturday; 5:54 pm, -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

March 12, 2017, Sunday; 7:31 pm, -0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

March 13, 2017, Monday; 8:06 pm, 0.3 feet; Twin Harbors

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.

Mocrocks Beach, which extends from the Copalis River to the southern boundary of the Quinault Reservation near the Moclips River, including Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, 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: 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.

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