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WDFW approves 9 days of razor clam digs beginning March 26

This round includes morning and evening low tides

By Columbian news services
Published: March 20, 2025, 6:13pm

OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed Thursday nine days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Wednesday, March 26.

“This next tide series will have a bit of everything with the last afternoon to evening tides of the season and the beginning of the spring morning digs,” said Bryce Blumenthal, WDFW’s recreational razor clam manager. “Morning tides usually bring new participants and larger crowds.”

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

The following confirmed digs March 26 through April 3 will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat.

Confirmed dates during evening (noon to midnight only) low tides March 26-28:

  • March 26, Wednesday, 5:08 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 27, Thursday, 5:50 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 28, Friday, 6:29 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Confirmed dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides March 29-April 3:

  • March 29, Saturday, 6:58 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 30, Sunday, 7:43 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 31, Monday, 8:28 a.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • April 1, Tuesday, 9:17 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • April 2, Wednesday, 10:09 a.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • April 3, Thursday, 11:07 a.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

On all open beaches, the 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 digs

Upcoming tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides are April 12-18 and May 10-15.

Tentative dates during morning (midnight to noon only) low tides are 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. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.

Licensing

Washingtonians should consider buying 2025-2026 recreational licenses now especially if they plan to dig for razor clams in April. Current licenses expire on March 31. All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach.

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