Month: March 2022

It’s Officially Spring Razor Clam Digging Time!

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Spring officially started on March 20. And, according to an email received from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), 6 days of razor clam digging have been approved beginning April 1 through April 6.

Approved Dig Dates, Tide Times, and Beach Locations Appear Below.

Be sure to check out the Razor Clam Society Beach Map.

Digging is allowed during low tide from 12:00 AM through 11:59 AM only:

  • April 1, Friday, 7:36 AM; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • April 2, Saturday, 8:07 AM; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • April 3, Sunday, 8:45 AM; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • April 4, Monday, 9:23 AM; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • April 5, Tuesday, 10:01 AM; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • April 6, Wednesday, 10:43 AM; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis 

 2022-2023 recreational hunting and fishing licenses expire after March 31. Beginning April 1, you will need a new 2022-2023 license to dig.

The DAILY LIMIT per person is 15 clams, no matter what condition they are in, once removed from the sand, the clams must be kept. That limit is subject to change. Always check with official sources if you have any questions. All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. And, each digger must keep their razor clams in a separate container. Don’t mix your clams. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available from license vendors around the state and WDFW’s licensing customer service number at (360) 902-2464.

7 Days of Approved Digs! Morning Clam Tides Are Back!

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According to a press release, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved 7 days of razor clam digging beginning March 16.

Approved Dig Dates, Tide Times, and Beach Locations Appear Below.

Be sure to check out the Razor Clam Society Beach Map.

Digging is allowed from 12:00 PM through 11:59 PM only:

  • March 16, Wednesday, 6:35 PM; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 17, Thursday, 7:08 PM; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 18, Friday, 7:41 PM; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 19, Saturday, 8:14 PM; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Digging is allowed from 12:00 AM through 11:59 AM only:

  • March 20, Sunday, 8:46 AM; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • March 21, Monday, 9:30 AM; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • March 22, Tuesday, 10:18 AM; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

 2022-2023 recreational hunting and fishing licenses expire after March 31. Beginning April 1, you will need a new 2022-2023 license to dig.

The DAILY LIMIT per person is 15 clams, no matter what condition they are in, once removed from the sand, the clams must be kept. That limit is subject to change. Always check with official sources if you have any questions. All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. And, each digger must keep their razor clams in a separate container. Don’t mix your clams. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available from license vendors around the state and WDFW’s licensing customer service number at (360) 902-2464.