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OLYMPIA — Clam diggers received the go-ahead to proceed with the last razor clam dig of the spring season starting May 3, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today. Long Beach and Twin Harbors Beach will open for morning digs May 3-7, while Copalis and Mocrocks are scheduled to open May 4-5 only. WDFW approved the dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams were safe to eat. No digging will be allowed after noon on any beach.
Kalaloch Beach will remain closed to harvest. A review of the total harvest levels after the April opener showed there were enough clams remaining for a May opener, said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager.
At Long Beach, the closed area is located north of the Oysterville Road from the state park boundary north to Leadbetter Point. All diggers must have an applicable 2008-09 fishing license to dig razor clams on any beach. A license is required for anyone age 15 or older. Under WDFW rules, harvesters may take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 taken, regardless of size or condition. Each digger's limit must be kept in a separate container.

 

Dates and low tides are:

    • Saturday, May 3, 5:27 a.m., -0.3 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
    • Sunday, May 4, 6:16 a.m., -1.2 ft: Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks
    • Monday, May 5, 7:04 a.m., -1.9 ft: Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks
    • Tuesday, May 6, 7:51 a.m., -2.3 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only
    • Wednesday, May 7, 8:39 a.m., -2.4 ft: Long Beach and Twin Harbors only

Locations of Washington’s razor-clam digging beaches included in this opener are:

  • Long Beach, which extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.

  

 
Willapa Bay, inland of the Long Beach Peninsula, is well known for its calm inland sea conditions, world famous oysters, and fishing opportunities only seen in Alaska. 




 


 

 


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The harvesting of mushrooms, or the removal of artifacts from the Willapa Bay National Wildlife Refuge is prohibited.
The Willapa National Wildlife refuge is dog free , including trails and parking lots. Please leave Fido at home.