Month: April 2022

9 Days of Razor Clam Digging Approved; 20 Clam Limit

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According to a Press Release from Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW), 9 days of razor clamming have been approved. The daily limit is 20 clams.

Be sure to get your official Razor Clam Society T-shirt while supplies last.

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

Be sure to check out the Razor Clam Society Beach Map to know where and when to dig.

2022-2023 recreational hunting and fishing licenses are required as of April 1.

Digging is allowed during low tide from 12 a.m. through 11:59 a.m. only (digging hours extended to 1 p.m. on May 7):

  • April 29, Friday, 6:31 AM; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • April 30, Saturday, 7:10 AM; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • May 1, Sunday, 7:47 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • May 2, Monday, 8:22 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • May 3, Tuesday, 8:57 AM; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • May 4, Wednesday, 9:34 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • May 5, Thursday, 10:13 AM; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
  • May 6, Friday, 10:57 AM; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
  • May 7, Saturday, 11:48 AM; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging hours extended to 1PM)

The DAILY LIMIT per person has increased to 20 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.

6 Digs Approved: Bigger Limits and Lower Tides

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The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has approved 6 days of razor clam digging from April 16 through April 21 and increased the allowable limit to 20 clams.

Be sure to get your official Razor Clam Society T-shirt while supplies last.

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

Be sure to check out the Razor Clam Society Beach Map to know where and when to dig.

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

  • April 16, Saturday, 7:03 AM; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival) (20 clam limit)
  • April 17, Sunday, 7:45 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival) (20 clam limit)
  • April 18, Monday, 8:28 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (20 clam limit)
  • April 19, Tuesday, 9:14 AM; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (20 clam limit)
  • April 20, Wednesday, 10:04 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (20 clam limit)
  • April 21, Thursday, 10:59 AM; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (20 clam limit)

 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 has increased to 20 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.