Razor Clam Digging 

OLYMPIA – State shellfish managers have announced tentative dates for evening razor clam digs during the next two months at Washington's ocean beaches.

In announcing the first digs of 2012, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) emphasized that final approval of all openings will depend on results of marine toxin tests that show the clams are safe to eat.

The first dig is scheduled Jan. 20-21 at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks on evening tides.

The second is planned during President's Day weekend, Feb. 18-19, at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks.

No digging will be allowed at any beach before noon. Additional digs through spring will be announced once a catch assessment is completed for the season through February, said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager.

Kalaloch Beach will remain closed until April, due to a low abundance of razor clams. The National Park Service, which manages that beach in cooperation with WDFW, has announced plans to open Kalaloch for a razor clam dig April 7-9.

The dates, beaches and evening low tides for the digs scheduled in January and February are: · Jan. 20, Friday, 4:28 p.m. (-0.5 feet); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks· Jan. 21, Saturday, 5:17 p.m. (-0.8 feet); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks

All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2011-12 fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licensing options range from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, which can be purchased on WDFW's website (https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov) and from license vendors around the state.

Under state law, diggers can take 15 razor clams per day, and are required to keep the first 15 they dig. Each digger's clams must be kept in a separate container.

All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2010-11 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 on WDFW’s website

Check the Tides HERE

Digs are held in conjunction with the low tides and may be in the evening only, so make sure that you have the current information.

When you search for Clam dig information with the State of Washington, and other sources, the "Copalis" area is really "Ocean Shores"

The "Mocrocks" area is the south part of the North Beach from the Copalis river to the south boundary of the Quinault Indian Reservation.

Updates to the season can be found at:

2011 Razor Clam Festival!

See the 2011 Festival images here

Ocean Shores and The North Beach comprise two Razor Clam areas and have Razor Clam digs scheduled during certain times of the year.

The Schedule of Clam Digs is determined by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The Schedule for Clam Digs is available only a few weeks in advance as the State continually monitors the toxic Red Tide and other factors which determine the best time to harvest Razor Clams.

Clam Digging equipment is available in Ocean Shores at the Ace Hardware and a few of the grocery stores.

You need a license for Razor Clam Digging and these are available at Ace Hardware as well.

Go the the Events Page for detailed information about an upcoming Clam Dig.

Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce
873 Pt. Brown Ave NW, Suite #1
PO Box 382 • Ocean Shores, WA 98569

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