Future tentative digs planned during morning (a.m.) low tides are scheduled (digging extended to 1 p.m. on April 12 only):
April 6, Thursday, 7:34 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 7, Friday, 8:10 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 8, Saturday, 8:48 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 9, Sunday, 9:29 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 10, Monday, 10:15 AM; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 11, Tuesday, 11:09 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 12, Wednesday, 12:12 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
April 19, Wednesday, 6:44 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 20, Thursday, 7:28 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 21, Friday, 8:09 a.m.; -1.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 22, Saturday, 8:50 a.m.; -1.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 23, Sunday, 9:31 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 24, Monday, 10:14 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 25, Tuesday, 11:01 a.m.; 0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The Washington Department of Health (WDOH) labs indicate domoic acid levels at Long Beach remain slightly above the health guideline cutoff range. WDFW will announce digging opportunities when marine toxin tests show it is safe to do so.
“As wonderful as it is to now be able to offer harvest days on Twin Harbors, we are disappointed that Long Beach still remains above the domoic acid toxicity closure level,” Blumenthal said.
Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. WDFW shellfish staff will continue to regularly dig test samples of razor clams to monitor the situation.
More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on WDFW’s domoic acid webpage and on the DOH webpage.
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. To be notified of in-season rule changes as they are announced sign up for email notifications at wdfw.wa.gov/about/lists.