WDFW approves razor clam dig starting Jan. 27

January 19, 2017

Action: Opens Razor clam season

Effective dates: 12:01 p.m. Fri., Jan. 27 through 11:59 p.m. Tues., Jan, 31, 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:

Jan. 27, Friday, 6:26 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Copalis

Jan. 28, Saturday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Copalis

Jan. 29, Sunday, 7:37 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks

Jan. 30, Monday, 8:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks

Jan. 31, Tuesday, 8:50 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks

Locations:

Area 4 - Copalis Beach, which extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas.

Area 5 - 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: Survey results show that adequate clams are available for harvest in Razor Clam Areas 4 and 5. Washington Department of Health has certified clams from these beaches to be safe for human consumption.

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.

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.