OLYMPIA — Washington coastal razor clam digging will reopen at Long Beach on Thursday, March 23 in addition to digs planned at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Wednesday that toxin levels at Long Beach are now safe.
“For the first time this razor clam season, domoic acid toxicity is below closure levels coastwide in Washington,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “We still have plenty of harvestable nice-sized razor clams on all beaches for some equally great digging during the first daylight low tides opportunities of spring.”
The following digs during morning (a.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled:
March 23, Thursday, 8:29 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 24, Friday, 9:13 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 25, Saturday, 9:57 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 26, Sunday, 10:44 a.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Future tentative digs during morning (a.m.) low tides are scheduled (digging extended to 1 p.m. on April 12 only):