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WDFW approves 7 days of clam digs starting Saturday, March 8

More digs tentatively planned through May 3

By Columbian news services
Published: March 7, 2025, 5:55am

OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, March 8.

“The upcoming low tide series occurs before sunset each day resulting in daylight digs,” said Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s recreational razor clam manager. “Hopefully the swell and weather cooperate to allow for some successful harvest opportunity.”

Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open.

Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.

The following confirmed digs during late afternoon/evening (digging is allowed from noon to midnight only) low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:

  • March 8, Saturday, 2:13 p.m. (PST); 0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 9, Sunday, 4:18 p.m. (PDT); 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 10, Monday, 5:10 p.m. (PDT); 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 11, Tuesday, 5:52 p.m. (PDT); 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 12, Wednesday, 6:28 p.m. (PDT); 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 13, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. (PDT); 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 14, Friday, 7:30 p.m. (PDT); 0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Daily limit is 15 clams per person. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to prevent waste.

Upcoming tentative dig dates include March 26-April 3; April 12-18; and April 26-May 3.

DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less before the start of each digging series.

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