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#1056438 - 08/27/21 09:44 AM CLAMS !
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August 27, 2021
Contact: Dan Ayres, 360-249-4628
WDFW announces 62 days of tentative razor clam digs in 2021
Limit increased to 20 clams; all digs dependent on marine toxin results
OLYMPIA – Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced 62 tentative dates for razor clam digs at beaches along the Washington coast beginning in mid-September and running through the end of the year.
Final approval of tentatively scheduled openings depends on results of marine toxin tests. Much of the 2020-21 razor clam season was impacted by high domoic acid levels, but this year’s season so far is looking good, both in terms of clam abundance and domoic acid, according Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager with WDFW.
“Similar to last year’s preseason indications, we’re estimating very strong razor clam populations at most coastal beaches,” Ayres said. “We’re optimistic that diggers will have plenty of great opportunities to dig for these clams this fall and winter.”
All open beaches (Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, and Copalis) will also have increased limits through the end of 2021, with diggers allowed to keep 20 clams instead of the usual 15. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 20 clams they dig.
“We’re confident that these beaches can support the increased harvest, at least through the end of the year,” Ayres said. “We’ll re-evaluate before announcing the 2022 digging dates to see if we need to adjust the limit.”
The Kalaloch beach will not open due to continuing issues with depressed populations of harvestable clams.
With COVID still impacting communities throughout Washington, officials are asking diggers to continue practicing social distancing, following local and state guidance on masks and face coverings, and being respectful of local communities and residents.
“We’re extremely grateful to everyone who helped this season come together, including local leaders, county health officers, and Washington State Parks,” said Larry Phillips, director of WDFW’s Coastal Region. “We’ll be working hard to help ensure a safe, productive digging season, and the public can do their part by following health and safety guidelines.”
Below are the tentative dates for this year’s razor clam digs, along with low tides and beaches. Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide. All dates are tentative pending final marine toxin testing, which usually occurs about a week or less prior to each set of openings.
A.M. TIDES ONLY:
• Sept. 17, Friday, 4:30 A.M.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Sept. 18, Saturday, 5:22 A.M.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Sept. 19, Sunday, 6:06 A.M.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Sept. 20, Monday, 6:45 A.M.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Sept. 21, Tuesday, 7:21 A.M.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Sept. 22, Wednesday, 7:54 A.M.; +0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
P.M. TIDES ONLY:
• Sept. 23, Thursday, 8:58 P.M.; +0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Sept. 24, Friday, 9:36 P.M.; +0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Sept. 25, Saturday, 10:15 P.M.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
A.M. TIDES ONLY:
• Oct. 3, Sunday, 4:52 A.M.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Oct. 4, Monday, 5:33 A.M.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Oct. 5, Tuesday, 6:12 A.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
P.M. TIDES ONLY:
• Oct. 6, Wednesday, 7:20 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Oct. 7, Thursday, 8:04 P.M.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Oct. 8, Friday, 8:50 P.M.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Oct. 9, Saturday, 9:38 P.M.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Oct. 10, Sunday, 10:32 P.M.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Oct. 11, Monday,11:32 P.M.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Oct. 19, Tuesday, 6:47 P.M.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Oct. 20, Wednesday, 7:23 P.M.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Oct. 21, Thursday, 7:58 P.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Oct. 22, Friday, 8:32 P.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Oct. 23, Saturday, 9:07 P.M.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Oct. 24, Sunday, 9:43 P.M.; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Oct. 25, Monday, 10:25 P.M.; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

• Nov. 3, Wednesday, 6:16 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 4, Thursday, 7:01 P.M.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 5, Friday, 7:46 P.M.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 6, Saturday, 8:33 P.M.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 7, Sunday, 8:23 P.M.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 8, Monday, 9:16 P.M.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 9, Tuesday, 10:13 P.M.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 10, Wednesday, 11:16 P.M.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 16, Tuesday, 4:50 P.M.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 17, Wednesday, 5:28 P.M.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 18, Thursday, 6:03 P.M.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 19, Friday, 6:37 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 20, Saturday, 7:10 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 21, Sunday, 7:44 P.M.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 22, Monday, 8:21 P.M.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Nov. 23, Tuesday, 9:00 PM +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Nov. 24, Wednesday, 9:43 P.M.; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

• Dec. 1, Wednesday, 4:09 P.M.; +0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 2, Thursday, 4:58 P.M.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 3, Friday, 5:45 P.M.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 4, Saturday, 6:32 P.M.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 5, Sunday, 7:20 P.M.; -2.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 6, Monday, 8:09 P.M.; -1.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 7, Tuesday, 8:59 P.M.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 8, Wednesday, 9:51 P.M.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 9, Thursday, 10:45 P.M.; +0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 15, Wednesday, 4:28 P.M.; +0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 16, Thursday, 5:07 P.M.; +0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 17, Friday, 5:43 P.M.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 18, Saturday, 6:18 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 19, Sunday, 6:52 P.M.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 20, Monday, 7:27 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 21, Tuesday, 8:02 P.M.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 22, Wednesday, 8:38 P.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Dec. 23, Thursday, 9:16 P.M.; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 30, Thursday, 3:49 P.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Dec. 31, Friday, 4:42 P.M.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
No digging is allowed before noon during digs when low tide occurs in the afternoon or evening.
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach.
Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available from WDFW’s licensing website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/login, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities for this razor clam season.
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#1056440 - 08/27/21 09:53 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
DrifterWA Offline
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Rivrguy, you beat me to the post by seconds.....lol

Really does make it nice to be able to mark a calendar with digging schedule until 12/31/21

And the increase limit, 20 clams, is awesome.....while not like 50+ years ago when I started digging BUT that said, there are probably 10 times the amount of people digging on most tides....
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#1056444 - 08/27/21 12:29 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
steely slammer Offline
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BELEIVE IT when I SEE IT
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#1056445 - 08/27/21 12:48 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
Carcassman Online   content
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Need a boost on license sales????

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#1056446 - 08/27/21 12:55 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
WDFW X 1 = 0 Offline
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Wa Dept of Clams


It's all they are capable of managing.

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#1056452 - 08/27/21 03:05 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: WDFW X 1 = 0]
large edward Offline
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Originally Posted By: WDFW X 1 = 0
Wa Dept of Clams


It's all they are capable of managing.


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#1056455 - 08/27/21 06:04 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Low bar.

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#1056469 - 08/28/21 01:56 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
steely slammer Offline
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all these dates will make everyone run out and get a license ,, than they will shut it down for toxin or covid after a couple digs..
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#1056577 - 08/29/21 03:48 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Amazing what can happen when a resource is left alone for awhile to rejuvenate. Why raise the limit? Isn't 15 big clams enough? Wonder what would happen if Salmon and Steelhead had a marine toxin that kept them off limits for a cycle?
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#1056597 - 08/29/21 08:57 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Why raise the limit? Sells more licenses. Interesting question on limits. Especially while waterfowl hunting I really don't care about the limit. One or two is enough. Same when I was last salmon fishing. One was enough. On the other hand, a couple deer sure beats one.

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#1056656 - 08/30/21 10:44 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Why raise the limit? I have a few ideas. First off this is not because of being off limits for a cycle. It was only one year. Remember last years populations were gangbusters, looks like natural mortality was low over the year. Long Beach would of likely had the same rules and number of days as what we are getting now.

The upcoming fall tides look largely to be in the dark digging. Most people like spring digging in daylight, so effort is limited in that regard. You will have a few "daylight" digs where the crowds will be big, but for most the weekday night tides, with that much opportunity to pick and choose, there won't be that many folks out. So given the large TAC it makes sense to raise the limit. It may get some folks to buy licenses, but it may cut down on trips also.

Regarding the low bar for management comment. Do you know there are only 2 coastal shellfish biologists in WDFW?

Contrast that with how may salmon biologists the pathetic Willapa Bay salmon fishery has. I think there are 4 or 5 working on that.

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#1056775 - 09/01/21 09:01 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
DrifterWA Offline
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9/01/2021


I know the following question has an answer, I can't find it...Clam License sales, I know there must be a breakdown


License sales.....Washington Resident

License sales.....Oregon

License sales.....all others

I still can't believe that Non-resident get such a break on the clam license....Resident $14.10 Non-resident $21.80, seems to me that double or even triple, the resident rate........should be the norm.

All I know are the amount of people moving thru Central Park on a good day light clam tide, seem to get larger every year...
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#1057504 - 09/14/21 01:46 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
Todd Offline
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First batch of approved days...

A.M. TIDES ONLY:

•Sept. 17, Friday, 4:30 A.M.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•Sept. 18, Saturday, 5:22 A.M.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
•Sept. 19, Sunday, 6:06 A.M.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•Sept. 20, Monday, 6:45 A.M.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
•Sept. 21, Tuesday, 7:21 A.M.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•Sept. 22, Wednesday, 7:54 A.M.; +0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

P.M. TIDES ONLY:

•Sept. 23, Thursday, 8:58 P.M.; +0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
•Sept. 24, Friday, 9:36 P.M.; +0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
•Sept. 25, Saturday, 10:15 P.M.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

20 clam limit this year, as well.

Fish on...

Todd
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#1057533 - 09/15/21 02:14 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
Timber Offline
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Not many A.M. digs which is a bummer for those that are early morning peeps but at least it's something and a boosted limit.
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#1057551 - 09/16/21 11:23 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Timber]
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Paper said first dig Fri but after the storm that could be interesting with the waves!
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#1057588 - 09/18/21 07:36 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Cancelled to work the wind storm. Bet it was an interesting surf last night. Curious how it was this morning?
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#1057699 - 09/29/21 04:20 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
Todd Offline
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Next...

A.M. TIDES ONLY:
Oct. 3, Sunday, 4:52 A.M.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Oct. 4, Monday, 5:33 A.M.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Oct. 5, Tuesday, 6:12 A.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
P.M. TIDES ONLY:
Oct. 6, Wednesday, 7:20 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Oct. 7, Thursday, 8:04 P.M.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Oct. 8, Friday, 8:50 P.M.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Oct. 9, Saturday, 9:38 P.M.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Oct. 10, Sunday, 10:32 P.M.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Oct. 11, Monday,11:32 P.M.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Fish on...

Todd
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#1057704 - 09/30/21 09:07 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Todd]
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More than 1 million razor clams dug during opening days of 2021-22 season
DAN HAMMOCKWed Sep 29th, 2021 6:28pmNEWS

A couple of stormy periods and digging in the dark didn’t keep effort and harvest down during the opening days of the 2021-22 razor clam season.

Harvest reports compiled by razor clam managers on Monday show more than 55,000 diggers took in excess of 1 million clams during the first nine days of the season.

”Overall, it was a successful opener with a lot of happy diggers,” said Dan Ayres, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife coastal shellfish manager.

“The only folks we found without the temporarily increased bag limit of 20 clams were those in locations (where) there are few clams, or on Sunday night with higher surf some diggers got wet and called it quits, and a few folks who said 20 was too many and they just took what they could eat.”

At Long Beach alone, which was open all nine days of the first dig Sept. 17-25, 22,044 diggers went home with 428,861 clams. That’s just shy of a full limit of 20, raised this year from the usual 15 because of limited digging last year and surveys ahead of the season showing more than ample numbers to allow for the extra harvest through at least the end of the year.

About 25% of the total harvest at Long Beach came on Sunday, Sept. 19, when more than 5,500 diggers took more than 111,000 clams.

Twin Harbors beach was also open all nine days, with 14,226 diggers collecting 263,377 clams, about 18.5 per digger over the course of the first nine days. It was close to limits the first six days of the dig, but success diminished as the tide moved into the plus region and the digs got later at night — Sunday, Sept. 25, with a .5-foot tide at 10:15 p.m., the largest number of diggers hit Twin Harbors and averaged just over 16 clams per for the night.

Copalis and Mocrocks beaches alternated days for the first string of digs this season, except Sunday, Sept. 26, when Copalis was added alongside Mocrocks. The 1,609 diggers that day on Copalis went home with limits. Overall, 10,193 diggers took 193,327 clams during the opening nine days at Copalis, and 9,256 took 160,896 clams at Mocrocks.

In the end, 55,719 razor clam diggers harvested 1,046,462 clams during the nine day dig.

Domoic acid kept digging to a minimum almost all of last season, but so far the numbers have been good. If they stay that way, there’s a lot more digging on the way.

“The next opener starts Oct. 3 with an early morning low tide,” said Ayres. “We expect to have the final (toxin test) results by Wednesday.”

If approved, the next nine days of razor clam tides will again have Long Beach and Twin Harbors open daily for digging, with Copalis and Mocrocks on alternating days.

Oct. 3, Sunday, 4:52 a.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Oct. 4, Monday, 5:33 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Oct. 5, Tuesday, 6:12 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Switch to p.m. tides

Oct. 6, Wednesday, 7:20 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Oct. 7, Thursday, 8:04 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Oct. 8, Friday, 8:50 p.m.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Oct. 9, Saturday, 9:38 p.m.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Oct. 10, Sunday, 10:32 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Oct. 11, Monday,11:32 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis







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#1057752 - 10/05/21 12:18 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Clammed a lot on daytime digs: never dug after dark. Looks like I'm going to get a chance to try some night time clamming. What lighting set up works adequately for digging in the dark? I've got a propane Coleman, but have a hard time keeping mantles functioning for more than a short time. Are the LED shop lights, rechargeable or battery operated, pretty commonly used? What are most clammers using for lighting on night digs these days? Thanks for any info.

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#1057754 - 10/05/21 12:48 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
Todd Offline
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Good headlamps, or one person with a good light and the other with a shovel.

Fish on...

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#1057755 - 10/05/21 02:04 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
DrifterWA Offline
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Loc: East of Aberdeen, West of Mont...
10/05/2021

Costco had, maybe has? the cats mellow.....I bought at Costco, there were 2 in a package.

Name ... CAT

Has 4 AA Batteries

I tried it with bungee cords, put at chest level, worked good

They also make a Model with rechargeable batteries, Costco had this at one time but not when I wanted to buy.

The ones I got are black with a yellow handle.. 2 light settings.....

Bag that propane light....about the time you set it on the sand to dig clam, a sneaker wave gets you and the light...

Amazon has them: I looked for people interested

CAT Work Lights CT5002PK CAT Super Bright, Portable Compact LED Indoor Projects and Outdoor Camping Car Work Site Lighting 2 Pack, 2 Count (Pack of 1)



Edited by DrifterWA (10/05/21 02:25 PM)
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#1057756 - 10/05/21 04:05 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: DrifterWA]
CedarR Offline
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Thanks for the suggestions Todd and Drifter. I saw some rechargeable LED shop type lights(2 pk) at Costco several weeks ago, but when I went back to Costco to buy them, they were gone. I'm going to try to find them again. I'll take three head lamps, a pallet of AAA batteries and a lantern bearer; should be able to do this.

This is the light I saw at Costco. It was on sale for $29.something. Seemed like a good deal, but some of the reviews reference how quickly the brightness dims, and how long it takes to recharge the light.

LED Lights

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#1057759 - 10/05/21 07:07 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: CedarR]
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Used both and Led lights all in the head unit are a bit heavy. Wired to belt batteries has wire but way more comfortable to wear.
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#1057799 - 10/08/21 10:59 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Go.
Done 2.5 hours before low last night.

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#1057856 - 10/11/21 05:29 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Follow up on the clam question... Clammed Friday night under near perfect conditions. The low tide was at 8:37pm. We had about 45 minutes of clamming before it got dark enough to need lights. We really didn't do well until it got close to low tide; then the "shows' were easy to find. We quit with two limits, and had enough clams for a clam sauce spaghetti feed for six one night, a fried clam meal the next night, and each couple took home enough frozen clams for another meal. Saturday evening was blustery, raining and considerably colder. We were glad to have got out the previous night.

I ended up buying a three pack of Costco LED headlamps for twenty bucks. One was worn on my head, one was bungeed corded to my chest, and one was loaned to another digger. I had a Harbor Freight "puck" LED light that could be hand held if additional light was needed. The headlamp alone provided adequate light for that night's clamming. Never turned on the others. Thanks again for the lighting suggestions.

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#1058523 - 12/25/21 03:06 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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WDFW announced a reduced limit for razor clams starting with the dig on December 30, 2021. The new limit is 15 clams per person. Some new January dates for clamming were also scheduled:

Shellfish managers confirmed the following digs during evening low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington Department of Health showed razor clams were safe to eat:

Dec. 30, Thursday, 3:49 P.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Dec. 31, Friday, 4:42 P.M.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan. 1, Saturday, 5:32 P.M.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 2, Sunday, 6:21 P.M.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan. 3, Monday, 7:08 P.M.; -1.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Jan. 4, Tuesday, 7:54 PM -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Jan. 5, Wednesday, 8:40 P.M.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach

CLAM ON!

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#1059004 - 01/21/22 05:37 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: CedarR]
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New digs!

• Jan. 29, Saturday, 4:30 P.M.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Jan. 30, Sunday, 5:21 P.M.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Jan. 31, Monday, 6:08 P.M.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach
• Feb. 1, Tuesday, 6:52 P.M.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• Feb. 2, Wednesday, 7:34 P.M.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• Feb. 3, Thursday, 8:13 P.M.; -0.7 feet; Copalis
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#1059108 - 02/07/22 12:07 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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New digs!February 7, 2022
Contact: Zach Forster, 360-665-4166
Public Affairs contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
WDFW approves 5 days of razor clam digging during evening low tides beginning Feb. 14
OLYMPIA – More razor clam digs are planned on coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned from Feb. 14-18.
“The next round of digs is unique in that digging will only occur on weekdays,” said Zach Forster, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “We are hopeful that people will still be able to take the opportunity to enjoy this great resource. The razor clam opener (Jan. 29) had great weather with diggers harvesting near limits.”
Diggers are reminded the daily limit has reverted to the standard 15 razor clams. Under state law, a daily limit consists of the first 15 clams dug regardless of size or condition, and each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.
Shellfish managers confirmed the following digs during evening low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington Department of Health showed razor clams were safe to eat:
• Feb. 14, Monday, 5:35 P.M.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach
• Feb. 15, Tuesday, 6:09 P.M.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
• Feb. 16, Wednesday, 6:42 P.M.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 17, Thursday, 7:14 P.M.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
• Feb. 18, Friday, 7:45 P.M.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Diggers should also continue to respect coastal communities and residents by following local and state health guidelines.
The most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide. No digging is allowed before noon during digs when low tide occurs in the afternoon or evening.
Details on these and future digs can be found at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams.
All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license or a Fish Washington license, are available from WDFW’s licensing website at fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/login, and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. WDFW recommends buying your license before visiting coastal beach communities for this razor clam season.
To learn more about razor clam abundance, population densities at various beaches, and how seasons are set, visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams#management.
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.


Corrects tide level information.
OLYMPIA – More razor clam digs are planned on coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned from Feb. 14-18.
“The next round of digs is unique in that digging will only occur on weekdays,” said Zach Forster, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “We are hopeful that people will still be able to take the opportunity to enjoy this great resource. The razor clam opener (Jan. 29) had great weather with diggers harvesting near limits.”
Diggers are reminded the daily limit has reverted to the standard 15 razor clams. Under state law, a daily limit consists of the first 15 clams dug regardless of size or condition, and each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.
Shellfish managers confirmed the following digs during evening low tides will proceed as scheduled, after marine toxin results from the Washington Department of Health showed razor clams were safe to eat:
• Feb. 14, Monday, 5:35 P.M.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach
• Feb. 15, Tuesday, 6:09 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Mocrocks
• Feb. 16, Wednesday, 6:42 P.M.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 17, Thursday, 7:14 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
• Feb. 18, Friday, 7:45 P.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis


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#1059137 - 02/16/22 08:52 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Hey more digs for ya!


February 16, 2022
Contact: Dan Ayres, 360-249-4628 ext. 209
Public Affairs contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
A wealth of razor clams on coastal beaches means more tentative digging dates planned this spring
OLYMPIA – State shellfish managers have tentatively scheduled 25 razor clam digs on ocean beaches in March and April.
“After some great fall and winter razor clamming, we still have plenty of harvestable clams ready to go for some equally great digging during spring low tides, said Dan Ayres, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) coastal shellfish manager. “Diggers can expect abundant populations of nice-sized clams on all beaches.”
Final approval of all scheduled openings is dependent on marine toxin test results. WDFW typically makes a final announcement whether a dig can proceed as planned about one to two weeks before each series.
Digging is not allowed before noon for March digs where low tide occurs in the evening:
• March 1, Tuesday, 5:50 PM; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 2, Wednesday, 6:30 PM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• March 3, Thursday, 7:07 PM; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• March 4, Friday, 7:42 PM 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• 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 (Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival)
• March 19, Saturday, 8:14 PM; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival)
Digging is not allowed after noon for the remainder of March and April digs -- listed below -- where low tide occurs in the morning:
• March 20, Sunday, 8:46 AM; +0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival)
• 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
• April 1, Friday, 7:36 AM; +0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
• 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
• April 16, Saturday, 7:03 AM; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival)
• April 17, Sunday, 7:45 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival)
• April 18, Monday, 8:28 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 19, Tuesday, 9:14 AM; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• April 20, Wednesday, 10:04 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 21, Thursday, 10:59 AM; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• 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
Future digs are in addition to those currently underway below as well as more tentative dates planned later this month and can be found on the WDFW’s website.
• Feb. 16, Wednesday, 6:42 P.M.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Copalis
• Feb. 17, Thursday, 7:14 P.M.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors
• Feb. 18, Friday, 7:45 P.M.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Shellfish and seafood enthusiasts can also start making plans to attend the Ocean Shores Razor Clam and Seafood Festival on March 18-20, and the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival on April 16-17. These two long-running events celebrate the unique contribution of razor clams to Washington’s culture and coastal communities.
With the spring fast approaching, Washingtonians should consider purchasing 2022-2023 recreational hunting and fishing licenses before current licenses expire after March 31. Anyone gathering clams in April will need a new 2022-2023 license to participate. All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach.
Under state law, diggers at open coastal beaches can take 15 razor clams daily and are required to keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's clams must be kept in a separate container. Razor clam diggers can find detailed beach maps that indicate locations and local names for beaches on WDFW’s website.
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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#1059262 - 03/08/22 08:36 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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More tides for ya clammers.

March 7, 2022
Contact: Dan Ayres, 360-249-4628 ext. 209
Public Affairs Contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
WDFW approves 7-days of razor clam digging beginning March 16
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned from March 16-22.
"We know that many harvesters look forward to morning digs and they’ll find a lot of nice clams waiting for them when we make the switch to morning tides on March 20,” said Dan Ayres, the WDFW coastal shellfish manager.
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
Details on these and future digs can be found at wdfw.wa.gov/razorclams.
Shellfish and seafood enthusiasts can also make plans attend the Ocean Shores Razor Clam and Seafood Festival on March 18-20.
Under state law, a daily limit consists of the first 15 clams dug regardless of size or condition, and each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container. The most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Diggers should also continue to respect coastal communities and residents by following local and state health guidelines.
With spring quickly approaching, Washingtonians should consider purchasing 2022-2023 recreational hunting and fishing licenses before current licenses expire after March 31. Anyone gathering clams in April will need a new 2022-2023 license to participate. All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach.
To learn more about razor clam abundance, population densities at various beaches, and how seasons are set, visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams#management.
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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#1059365 - 03/24/22 06:15 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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NEXT!!!!!!!!


WDFW NEWS RELEASE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA 98501
wdfw.wa.gov


March 24, 2022
Contact: Dan Ayres, 360-249-4628 ext. 209
Public Affairs Contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
WDFW approves 6-days of razor clam digs beginning April 1
OLYMPIA – Razor clam enthusiasts can head to four coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today, confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as planned from April 1-6.

"Diggers who take advantage of these spring morning tides will find plenty of razor clams that are fattening up for the late spring spawning period making for some tasty meals,” said Dan Ayres, the WDFW coastal shellfish manager.
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
Details on these and future digs can be found on the WDFW razor clam webpage.

Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. Diggers should also continue to respect coastal communities and residents by following local and state health guidelines.
Under state law, a daily limit consists of the first 15 clams dug regardless of size or condition, and each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container. The most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
For the most part success has been very good this past winter, and the recent 7-days of digging in mid-March generated near limits of clams on all four open beaches. An estimated 27,533 diggers took home 388,655 razor clams for an average of 14.1 razor clams per digger.

Now that spring has arrived, Washingtonians should purchase their 2022-2023 recreational fishing or shellfishing licenses before current licenses expire after March 31. Anyone digging razor clams beginning April 1 will need a new license to participate. All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach.

As in past years, WDFW is asking beachgoers to avoid disturbing nesting snowy plovers – a small bird with gray wings and a white breast – by staying out of posted areas along the Southwest Washington Coast. Snowy plover nests are nearly invisible, and it is vital to give these birds the space they need to live and thrive during their nesting period, especially near Midway Beach and the north end of Long Beach. People should avoid leaving leftover food or trash on the beach – which attracts predators – keep pets on a leash, and not to go into the dunes at all, which are clearly marked with posted signs. When driving on the beach, please respect the 25-mile per hour speed limit and enter only at designated access points. Be sure to stay on the hard-packed sand near or below the high tide line.
For helpful tips on how to clean and cook razor clams check out this WDFW YouTube link. Click here to find additional tips and razor clam recipes. To learn more about razor clam abundance, population densities at various beaches, and how seasons are set, visit the WDFW razor clam management 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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#1059469 - 04/08/22 06:53 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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NEXT DIGS


WDFW NEWS RELEASE
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA 98501
wdfw.wa.gov


April 8, 2022
Contact: Dan Ayres, 360-249-4628 ext. 209
Public Affairs Contact: Mark Yuasa, 360-902-2262
WDFW approves 6 days of razor clam digs beginning April 16; daily limit increased to 20 clams
OLYMPIA – Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed Friday that the next round of razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 16-21 with an increased limit of 20 clams.
“It’s been a great season and we are excited that abundant razor clam populations will allow us to increase the daily limit as we near the end of the season,” said Dan Ayres, the WDFW coastal shellfish manager. “Hopefully, a larger limit will help diggers enjoy a trip, even with the high price of fuel. The tentative digs in early May will mark the end of the spring season.”
On all open beaches – Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, and Copalis – the daily limit from April 16 through May 7 is 20 clams instead of the usual 15. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 20 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.
Digging is allowed during low tide from 12 a.m. through 11:59 a.m. only:
• April 16, Saturday, 7:03 AM; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival)
• April 17, Sunday, 7:45 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam Festival)
• April 18, Monday, 8:28 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 19, Tuesday, 9:14 AM; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• April 20, Wednesday, 10:04 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 21, Thursday, 10:59 AM; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Additional tentative digs pending final approval for marine toxin testing are:
• 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)
Details on the razor clam season can be found at wdfw.wa.gov/razorclams.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. The most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.
The size of razor clams seen in surveys have been unusually large. At Long Beach the average is 4.3”; Twin Harbors, 4.7”; Copalis, 4.8"; and Mocrocks, 4.5".
Shellfish and seafood enthusiasts can make plans to attend the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival on April 16-17. The Long Beach Merchants Association hosts the event that includes free clam digging lessons and cleaning demos, a chowder taste-off competition, live music, prize contests, free fritter samples, vendors, food trucks and more. For details on the festival, go to https://www.longbeachrazorclamfestival.com/.
Razor clam diggers must purchase their new 2022-2023 recreational fishing or shellfishing licenses to participate. All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Details can be found at https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses.
As in past years, WDFW is asking beachgoers to avoid disturbing nesting snowy plovers – a small bird with gray wings and a white breast – by staying out of the dunes and posted areas along the southwest Washington coast. Snowy plover nests are nearly invisible, and it is vital to give these birds the space they need to live and thrive during their nesting period, especially along the southern end on Twin Harbors – known as Midway Beach – and the north end of Long Beach. People should avoid leaving leftover food or trash – which attracts predators – on the beach and picnic areas, keep pets on a leash, stay out of dunes, and avoid areas which are clearly marked with posted signs. When driving on the beach, please respect the 25 MPH speed limit and enter only at designated access points. Be sure to stay on the hard-packed sand near the high tide line to avoid crushing clam beds and snowy plover nests.
For helpful tips on how to clean and cook razor clams, go to the WDFW YouTube link at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTaRaHkFFEw. For additional tips and razor clam recipes, go to https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/digging-razor-clams. To learn more about razor clam abundance, population densities at various beaches, and how seasons are set, visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams#management.
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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#1059492 - 04/11/22 08:51 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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The 20 clam limit is a bonus for many digger me thinks!
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#1059623 - 04/21/22 08:47 AM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: Rivrguy]
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Been a while but clammed yesterday and have to say haven't seen so many large clams in 40 years. A good -1.2 tide helped I'm sure. The weather sucked and the clams were deep but my bag was the heaviest I've ever had. Given, could keep 20. Couple were 6" and most just shy. A rec harvest I can honestly say, "It's like it used to be"
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#1059632 - 04/21/22 05:02 PM Re: CLAMS ! [Re: RUNnGUN]
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Originally Posted By: RUNnGUN
Been a while but clammed yesterday and have to say haven't seen so many large clams in 40 years. A good -1.2 tide helped I'm sure. The weather sucked and the clams were deep but my bag was the heaviest I've ever had. Given, could keep 20. Couple were 6" and most just shy. A rec harvest I can honestly say, "It's like it used to be"

Yep, the ol' duffers are all saying that they haven't seen anything like this in 50 years.
On Tuesday my clam bag was so heavy it was pulling my pants off.

These are the good ol' days.

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