March 4, 2008
Action: Open Razor clam season
Effective dates: March 7 through March 12, 2008
Species affected: Razor clams
Location:
Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the mouth of Grays Harbor.
Opening dates and tides are:
March 7, Friday, 6:21 p.m., +0.3: Twin Harbors only
March 8, Saturday, 6:58 p.m., +0.5: Twin Harbors and Longbeach only
March 9, Sunday, 8:28 a.m., +0.3: Twin Harbors and Longbeach only (switch to morning tides; daylight savings time starts)
March 10, Monday, 9:12 a.m., 0.0: Twin Harbors only
March 11, Tuesday, 9:59 a.m., -0.1: Twin Harbors only
March 12, Wednesday, 10:51 a.m., 0.0: Twin Harbors only
Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are safe to eat.
Other Information: The dig will open on evening tides March 7 and 8, then switch to morning tides March 9-12. Clam digs on evening tides are allowed only during the hours between noon and midnight, while each morning dig must be completed by noon.
Diggers must carry a valid 2007-08 fishing license to participate in the upcoming opening. Harvesters may take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 taken, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's limit must be kept in a separate container.
Information contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628.
Effective dates: March 7 through March 12, 2008
Species affected: Razor clams
Location:
Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
Twin Harbors Beach, which extends from the mouth of Willapa Bay north to the mouth of Grays Harbor.
Opening dates and tides are:
March 7, Friday, 6:21 p.m., +0.3: Twin Harbors only
March 8, Saturday, 6:58 p.m., +0.5: Twin Harbors and Longbeach only
March 9, Sunday, 8:28 a.m., +0.3: Twin Harbors and Longbeach only (switch to morning tides; daylight savings time starts)
March 10, Monday, 9:12 a.m., 0.0: Twin Harbors only
March 11, Tuesday, 9:59 a.m., -0.1: Twin Harbors only
March 12, Wednesday, 10:51 a.m., 0.0: Twin Harbors only
Reasons for action: Marine toxins tests found that clams on these beaches are safe to eat.
Other Information: The dig will open on evening tides March 7 and 8, then switch to morning tides March 9-12. Clam digs on evening tides are allowed only during the hours between noon and midnight, while each morning dig must be completed by noon.
Diggers must carry a valid 2007-08 fishing license to participate in the upcoming opening. Harvesters may take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 taken, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's limit must be kept in a separate container.
Information contact: Dan Ayres, WDFW (360) 249-4628.