Razor clam digs approved Sept. 21 through Sept. 25

September 21, 2021

Action: Opens Razor clam seasons. Daily limit is increased to 20 clams per harvester. ADDS September 25 opener to Copalis Beach.

Effective dates: Sept. 21 through Sept. 25, 2021

Species affected: Razor Clams

Specific low tides for A.M. openers (digging allowed from 12:00 A.M. through 11:59 A.M.:

Sept. 21, Tuesday, 7:21 A.M.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Sept. 22, Wednesday, 7:54 A.M.; +0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Specific low tides for P.M. openers (digging allowed from 12:00 P.M. (noon) through 11:59 P.M.):

Sept. 23, Thursday, 8:58 P.M.; +0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Sept. 24, Friday, 9:36 P.M.; +0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Sept. 25, Saturday, 10:15 P.M.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

Locations:

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

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

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, 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.

Reason for action: Harvestable numbers of razor clams are available. Toxin levels are safe only on this beach. Through decisions with tribal co-managers, WDFW is able to add another day of digging at Copalis on September 25 for state harvesters.

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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