Seven days of razor clams digs begin Friday

State Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers have confirmed seven days of razor clam digs at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks staring Friday.

“Get active and outside with seven days of razor clam digs beginning Nov. 29,” Fish and Wildlife coastal shellfish biologist Bryce Blumenthal said in a news release. “Now that the stormy weather is behind us, hopefully we can get back to calm winds, low seas, and easy limits for the long holiday weekend.”

Not all of the coastal beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out.

The following digs will be during evening low tides: Friday and Saturday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks; Sunday and Monday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis; Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks; Thursday, Dec. 5, at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Copalis.

No digging is allowed before noon when low tide occurs in the afternoon or evening. Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before low tide.

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.