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Come join the fun as we bring in the Yule Log to celebrate the season from 1pm -4pm at Schafer State Park! Experience a Schafer Park historic tradition as we celebrate in the Large Community Shelter where the fire will be roaring and great memories will be made.
Children of all ages will hunt for the Yule log and bring it back to be cut and put into the fire for good luck in the coming year.
Bring goodies to share or share your creative talents in the Gingerbread and Holiday Baking Contest, which is open to all ages and all skill levels. Learn how to ring the chimes to play holiday music and taste the community’s delectible deserts while warming yourself by the great fire. Beverages will be provided by FOSLS.
Enjoy the music and good cheer of the Season with the Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia (FOSLS). Facebook: Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia www.fosls.org
Come join us for hot cocoa, Christmas Caroling by the AHS Goldenaires and watching the lighting of our outdoor Christmas Tree!
It is a free Meet the Grinch event for kids and families to come take unlimited pictures with the Grinch. We have free wooden ornaments for the kids to paint and take home. We are offering a take and make Santa bucket for purchase of $25.00. Bring your children in to meet the Grinch. We promise, his heart has already grown 3 times the size.
WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 13;
more digs planned for January and February
Alternative digging schedule approved for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches in January and
February
OLYMPIA – Diggers got the go-ahead from the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) today to proceed with razor–clam digs starting Dec. 13.
“We had a great tide series of clam digging over Thanksgiving weekend, and we hope
the favorable conditions will continue into the December holiday season,” said Bryce
Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their
intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one
and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will
proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department
of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
• Dec. 13, Wednesday, 6:55 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 14, Thursday, 7:39 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 15, Friday, 8:25 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 16, Saturday, 9:12 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 17, Sunday, 10:01 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall
under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural
toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in
sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes
two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about
domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s
domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in December:
• Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
WDFW approves digging schedule change
WDFW shellfish managers have agreed to an alternative digging schedule for Copalis and
Mocrocks beaches during January and February.
“After considering the potential scheduling change and the public’s feedback, we felt
comfortable with altering our current every other day schedule,” Blumenthal said. “The tentative Copalis and Mocrocks dates are grouped into two-day blocks of consecutive digs with some single day digs at the beginning or end of each tide series.”
This approach to offering consecutive open days should reduce confusion as to which beach is open, create more digging opportunity when only one beach is available for harvest, allow for increased digging success due to beach familiarity, and reduce travel to and from open beaches.
All the tidal series have a beach switch after the Saturday dig to allow for both beaches to be dug during the weekend. The schedule is also structured so that there are equal amounts of Saturdays and Sundays for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches only.
“While we see some potential benefits, we don’t know exactly what the results of this new
scheduling will be until we give it a try,” Blumenthal said. “WDFW welcomes additional feedback as we implement this in 2024.”
WDFW is accepting public comments on the proposed change. The public may email their
feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
• Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
• Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
• Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, 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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on
any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from
hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license
before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW
website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam
webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and
perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife
recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 13;
more digs planned for January and February
Alternative digging schedule approved for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches in January and
February
OLYMPIA – Diggers got the go-ahead from the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) today to proceed with razor–clam digs starting Dec. 13.
“We had a great tide series of clam digging over Thanksgiving weekend, and we hope
the favorable conditions will continue into the December holiday season,” said Bryce
Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their
intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one
and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will
proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department
of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
• Dec. 13, Wednesday, 6:55 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 14, Thursday, 7:39 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 15, Friday, 8:25 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 16, Saturday, 9:12 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 17, Sunday, 10:01 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall
under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural
toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in
sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes
two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about
domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s
domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in December:
• Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
WDFW approves digging schedule change
WDFW shellfish managers have agreed to an alternative digging schedule for Copalis and
Mocrocks beaches during January and February.
“After considering the potential scheduling change and the public’s feedback, we felt
comfortable with altering our current every other day schedule,” Blumenthal said. “The tentative Copalis and Mocrocks dates are grouped into two-day blocks of consecutive digs with some single day digs at the beginning or end of each tide series.”
This approach to offering consecutive open days should reduce confusion as to which beach is open, create more digging opportunity when only one beach is available for harvest, allow for increased digging success due to beach familiarity, and reduce travel to and from open beaches.
All the tidal series have a beach switch after the Saturday dig to allow for both beaches to be dug during the weekend. The schedule is also structured so that there are equal amounts of Saturdays and Sundays for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches only.
“While we see some potential benefits, we don’t know exactly what the results of this new
scheduling will be until we give it a try,” Blumenthal said. “WDFW welcomes additional feedback as we implement this in 2024.”
WDFW is accepting public comments on the proposed change. The public may email their
feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
• Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
• Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
• Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, 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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on
any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from
hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license
before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW
website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam
webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and
perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife
recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 13;
more digs planned for January and February
Alternative digging schedule approved for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches in January and
February
OLYMPIA – Diggers got the go-ahead from the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) today to proceed with razor–clam digs starting Dec. 13.
“We had a great tide series of clam digging over Thanksgiving weekend, and we hope
the favorable conditions will continue into the December holiday season,” said Bryce
Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their
intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one
and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will
proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department
of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
• Dec. 13, Wednesday, 6:55 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 14, Thursday, 7:39 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 15, Friday, 8:25 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 16, Saturday, 9:12 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 17, Sunday, 10:01 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall
under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural
toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in
sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes
two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about
domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s
domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in December:
• Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
WDFW approves digging schedule change
WDFW shellfish managers have agreed to an alternative digging schedule for Copalis and
Mocrocks beaches during January and February.
“After considering the potential scheduling change and the public’s feedback, we felt
comfortable with altering our current every other day schedule,” Blumenthal said. “The tentative Copalis and Mocrocks dates are grouped into two-day blocks of consecutive digs with some single day digs at the beginning or end of each tide series.”
This approach to offering consecutive open days should reduce confusion as to which beach is open, create more digging opportunity when only one beach is available for harvest, allow for increased digging success due to beach familiarity, and reduce travel to and from open beaches.
All the tidal series have a beach switch after the Saturday dig to allow for both beaches to be dug during the weekend. The schedule is also structured so that there are equal amounts of Saturdays and Sundays for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches only.
“While we see some potential benefits, we don’t know exactly what the results of this new
scheduling will be until we give it a try,” Blumenthal said. “WDFW welcomes additional feedback as we implement this in 2024.”
WDFW is accepting public comments on the proposed change. The public may email their
feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
• Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
• Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
• Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, 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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on
any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from
hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license
before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW
website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam
webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and
perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife
recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 13;
more digs planned for January and February
Alternative digging schedule approved for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches in January and
February
OLYMPIA – Diggers got the go-ahead from the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) today to proceed with razor–clam digs starting Dec. 13.
“We had a great tide series of clam digging over Thanksgiving weekend, and we hope
the favorable conditions will continue into the December holiday season,” said Bryce
Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their
intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one
and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will
proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department
of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
• Dec. 13, Wednesday, 6:55 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 14, Thursday, 7:39 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 15, Friday, 8:25 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 16, Saturday, 9:12 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 17, Sunday, 10:01 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall
under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural
toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in
sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes
two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about
domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s
domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in December:
• Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
WDFW approves digging schedule change
WDFW shellfish managers have agreed to an alternative digging schedule for Copalis and
Mocrocks beaches during January and February.
“After considering the potential scheduling change and the public’s feedback, we felt
comfortable with altering our current every other day schedule,” Blumenthal said. “The tentative Copalis and Mocrocks dates are grouped into two-day blocks of consecutive digs with some single day digs at the beginning or end of each tide series.”
This approach to offering consecutive open days should reduce confusion as to which beach is open, create more digging opportunity when only one beach is available for harvest, allow for increased digging success due to beach familiarity, and reduce travel to and from open beaches.
All the tidal series have a beach switch after the Saturday dig to allow for both beaches to be dug during the weekend. The schedule is also structured so that there are equal amounts of Saturdays and Sundays for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches only.
“While we see some potential benefits, we don’t know exactly what the results of this new
scheduling will be until we give it a try,” Blumenthal said. “WDFW welcomes additional feedback as we implement this in 2024.”
WDFW is accepting public comments on the proposed change. The public may email their
feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
• Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
• Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
• Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, 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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on
any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from
hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license
before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW
website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam
webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and
perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife
recreational and commercial opportunities.
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WDFW approves five days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 13;
more digs planned for January and February
Alternative digging schedule approved for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches in January and
February
OLYMPIA – Diggers got the go-ahead from the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) today to proceed with razor–clam digs starting Dec. 13.
“We had a great tide series of clam digging over Thanksgiving weekend, and we hope
the favorable conditions will continue into the December holiday season,” said Bryce
Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their
intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one
and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will
proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department
of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
• Dec. 13, Wednesday, 6:55 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 14, Thursday, 7:39 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 15, Friday, 8:25 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 16, Saturday, 9:12 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 17, Sunday, 10:01 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall
under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural
toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in
sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes
two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about
domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s
domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in December:
• Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
WDFW approves digging schedule change
WDFW shellfish managers have agreed to an alternative digging schedule for Copalis and
Mocrocks beaches during January and February.
“After considering the potential scheduling change and the public’s feedback, we felt
comfortable with altering our current every other day schedule,” Blumenthal said. “The tentative Copalis and Mocrocks dates are grouped into two-day blocks of consecutive digs with some single day digs at the beginning or end of each tide series.”
This approach to offering consecutive open days should reduce confusion as to which beach is open, create more digging opportunity when only one beach is available for harvest, allow for increased digging success due to beach familiarity, and reduce travel to and from open beaches.
All the tidal series have a beach switch after the Saturday dig to allow for both beaches to be dug during the weekend. The schedule is also structured so that there are equal amounts of Saturdays and Sundays for Copalis and Mocrocks beaches only.
“While we see some potential benefits, we don’t know exactly what the results of this new
scheduling will be until we give it a try,” Blumenthal said. “WDFW welcomes additional feedback as we implement this in 2024.”
WDFW is accepting public comments on the proposed change. The public may email their
feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
• Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
• Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
• Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
• Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
• Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, 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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on
any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from
hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license
before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW
website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam
webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and
perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife
recreational and commercial opportunities.
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WDFW approves four days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 26; more digs planned for January and February
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more holiday digging beginning Dec. 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“This will be the last opportunity to dig razor clams before the New Year’s festivities and college football watch parties,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
- Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
- Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
WDFW is accepting public comments on the alternative digging schedule change at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches during January and February. The public may email their feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves four days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 26; more digs planned for January and February
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more holiday digging beginning Dec. 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“This will be the last opportunity to dig razor clams before the New Year’s festivities and college football watch parties,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
- Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
- Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
WDFW is accepting public comments on the alternative digging schedule change at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches during January and February. The public may email their feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves four days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 26; more digs planned for January and February
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more holiday digging beginning Dec. 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“This will be the last opportunity to dig razor clams before the New Year’s festivities and college football watch parties,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
- Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
- Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
WDFW is accepting public comments on the alternative digging schedule change at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches during January and February. The public may email their feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves four days of coastal razor clam digs starting Dec. 26; more digs planned for January and February
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more holiday digging beginning Dec. 26, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“This will be the last opportunity to dig razor clams before the New Year’s festivities and college football watch parties,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist.
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Dec. 26, Tuesday, 6:18 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 27, Wednesday, 6:57 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 28, Thursday, 7:35 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 29, Friday, 8:11 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in January and February:
- Jan. 9, Tuesday, 5:02 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Jan. 10, Wednesday, 5:46 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 11, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 12, Friday, 7:11 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 13, Saturday, 7:53 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 14, Sunday, 8:36 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 15, Monday, 9:19 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
- Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
WDFW is accepting public comments on the alternative digging schedule change at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches during January and February. The public may email their feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities.
The updated 2023-24 Razor Clam Management Plan is available on the WDFW website. Reference additional razor clam information on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
Ring in the new year early at our Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Celebrate with a family countdown, Times-Square style ball drop, and bubble dance party every hour from 10 am – 4 pm!
Experience the enchanting Winter Wonder Faire and discover the magical Fairy Hollow where kids can make wands, wings, and tiny things, create teacup cozy homes, investigate toadstools and fairy rings, craft a woodland crown, and even meet costumed fairy characters. Capture the magic of this special day with a family photo in our photobooth.
This is a popular one-day event, be sure to get your tickets online!
Winter Wonder Faire
• Meet costumed Tinker and Pirate Fairies and watch wacky Dr. Science experiments
• Make wands, wings, and tiny things
• Create tiny teacup cozy homes
• Silkscreen a shimmery souvenir in the printshop
• Craft a woodland crown in the Art Studio
• Skate in your socks
• Investigate toadstools and fairy rings at the Science Table
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Snap a keepsake picture in our photobooth
Costumed Characters Provided By: Emerald Kingdom Parties
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Frosty Fables, Jan. 12-14! Explore Yeti and Bigfoot lore, meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers, investigate an ice cave hideout, and see exciting Dr. Science experiments with ice and fire.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 15.
Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save!
Special Guests & Activities
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Investigate Yeti versus Bigfoot lore and discover the differences between these large legends
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen, Summer Queen, and Ice Master from Emerald Kingdom Parties (Jan. 13-14, 10:00am-3:30pm)
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 13-14, 11:00am-3:00pm)
• Explore Puget Sound sea creatures and look at specimens who can tolerate the ice-cold waters with the Estuarium
• See Dr. Science experiment with setting Ice on Fire (Jan. 13-14)
• Craft your own Bigfoot or Yeti slippers
• Explore an ice cave hideout and find a Yeti
• Create an Abominable Snowman to race (Jan. 13-14)
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake (Jan. 13-14, print a free poster or purchase and make a tote bag, apron, onesie, or t-shirt for $12.)
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Take a picture at the photo booth (Jan. 13-14)
Winter Queen, Summer Queen, & Ice Master Costumed Characters presented by Emerald Kingdom Parties.
Snowshoeing activity presented by The Olympia Mountaineers.
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Frosty Fables, Jan. 12-14! Explore Yeti and Bigfoot lore, meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers, investigate an ice cave hideout, and see exciting Dr. Science experiments with ice and fire.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 15.
Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save!
Special Guests & Activities
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Investigate Yeti versus Bigfoot lore and discover the differences between these large legends
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen, Summer Queen, and Ice Master from Emerald Kingdom Parties (Jan. 13-14, 10:00am-3:30pm)
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 13-14, 11:00am-3:00pm)
• Explore Puget Sound sea creatures and look at specimens who can tolerate the ice-cold waters with the Estuarium
• See Dr. Science experiment with setting Ice on Fire (Jan. 13-14)
• Craft your own Bigfoot or Yeti slippers
• Explore an ice cave hideout and find a Yeti
• Create an Abominable Snowman to race (Jan. 13-14)
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake (Jan. 13-14, print a free poster or purchase and make a tote bag, apron, onesie, or t-shirt for $12.)
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Take a picture at the photo booth (Jan. 13-14)
Winter Queen, Summer Queen, & Ice Master Costumed Characters presented by Emerald Kingdom Parties.
Snowshoeing activity presented by The Olympia Mountaineers.
Celebrate winter at Hands On with three days of frozen fun at Ice Adventures Frosty Fables, Jan. 12-14! Explore Yeti and Bigfoot lore, meet costumed characters, use real tools to shave ice, skate in your socks, learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers, investigate an ice cave hideout, and see exciting Dr. Science experiments with ice and fire.
Plus, special activities honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 15.
Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save!
Special Guests & Activities
• Melt Arctic ice to see what’s inside
• Use real tools to shave ice
• Investigate Yeti versus Bigfoot lore and discover the differences between these large legends
• Skate indoors in your socks
• Meet and take a photo with costumed characters the Winter Queen, Summer Queen, and Ice Master from Emerald Kingdom Parties (Jan. 13-14, 10:00am-3:30pm)
• Learn how to snowshoe with Olympia Mountaineers (Jan. 13-14, 11:00am-3:00pm)
• Explore Puget Sound sea creatures and look at specimens who can tolerate the ice-cold waters with the Estuarium
• See Dr. Science experiment with setting Ice on Fire (Jan. 13-14)
• Craft your own Bigfoot or Yeti slippers
• Explore an ice cave hideout and find a Yeti
• Create an Abominable Snowman to race (Jan. 13-14)
• Silkscreen a print or special keepsake (Jan. 13-14, print a free poster or purchase and make a tote bag, apron, onesie, or t-shirt for $12.)
• Go on a scavenger hunt
• Take a picture at the photo booth (Jan. 13-14)
Winter Queen, Summer Queen, & Ice Master Costumed Characters presented by Emerald Kingdom Parties.
Snowshoeing activity presented by The Olympia Mountaineers.
Celebrate kindness & community! Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with special art activities and collaborative projects, January 15th.
• Children’s book readings by Merritt D. Long, Author of My View from the Back of the Bus
• Create faux stained glass art pieces and add them to the collaborative art project
• Share your stories with bookmaking and cards
• Follow the timeline of MLK’s life
• Write notes of kindness on our helping hands yew tree
• Silkscreen a peace print
• Learn about Black History STEAM Heroes
• Enjoy a quiet and reflective reading room
Online reservations recommended. Get your tickets online and save!
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 22; additional digs planned for February
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 22, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“With the cold weather behind us for now, we are looking forward to getting back to digging with warmer temperatures and calmer winds,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Digging has been good so far this season on all open beaches when the weather and surf conditions cooperate.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in February:
- Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
WDFW is accepting public comments on the alternative digging schedule change at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches during January and February. The public may email their feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov through Feb. 29.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities. Additional razor clam information is available on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 22; additional digs planned for February
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 22, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“With the cold weather behind us for now, we are looking forward to getting back to digging with warmer temperatures and calmer winds,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Digging has been good so far this season on all open beaches when the weather and surf conditions cooperate.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in February:
- Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
WDFW is accepting public comments on the alternative digging schedule change at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches during January and February. The public may email their feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov through Feb. 29.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities. Additional razor clam information is available on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
WDFW approves seven days of coastal razor clam digs starting Jan. 22; additional digs planned for February
OLYMPIA – Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches beginning Jan. 22, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish managers confirmed today.
“With the cold weather behind us for now, we are looking forward to getting back to digging with warmer temperatures and calmer winds,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “Digging has been good so far this season on all open beaches when the weather and surf conditions cooperate.”
Not all coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Optimal digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The following digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) showed razor clams are safe to eat:
- Jan. 22, Monday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
- Jan. 23, Tuesday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 24, Wednesday, 5:53 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 25, Thursday, 6:28 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 26, Friday, 7:01 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 27, Saturday, 7:32 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
- Jan. 28, Sunday, 8:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Copalis
The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities. Final approval usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – before the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on the WDFW’s domoic acid webpage.
Additional tentative dates in February:
- Feb. 6, Tuesday, 3:52 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks
- Feb. 7, Wednesday, 4:41 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 8, Thursday, 5:26 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 9, Friday, 6:09 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 10, Saturday, 6:49 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 11, Sunday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 12, Monday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
- Feb. 21, Wednesday, 4:56 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 22, Thursday, 5:33 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Feb. 23, Friday, 6:05 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 24, Saturday, 6:34 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Feb. 25, Sunday, 7:02 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
WDFW is accepting public comments on the alternative digging schedule change at Copalis and Mocrocks beaches during January and February. The public may email their feedback to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov through Feb. 29.
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.
All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities. Additional razor clam information is available on the WDFW razor clam webpage.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
