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Head out to select beaches for bountiful bivalves!
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Digs coming to Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers have confirmed the season's next round of razor clam digging opportunities at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks, running April 17-23. There are also tentative dig dates running into May.
“With two tide series remaining in our spring season, these upcoming digs will have the lowest tides and should provide a great opportunity for successful harvest,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “This is the time of year that soft sand begins to accumulate on the beaches, so be careful getting on and off the approaches in your vehicle and stick to driving on the hard sand below the high tide line.”
The set of digs at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks running April 17-23 will proceed after marine toxin results from the Washington Department of Health showed razor clams are safe to eat at those beaches.
WDOH requires two test samples taken seven to 10 days apart, 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.
On all open beaches, the daily limit is 15 clams per person, and each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out.
For more information on these digs, go to WDFW's razor clam webpage.
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 Below are the approved and tentative dates for 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. Digging is only allowed from midnight to noon unless otherwise noted during digs when low tide occurs in the morning.
APPROVED, MORNING TIDES; midnight to noon only, except extended until 2 p.m. on April 22-23:
- April 17, Friday, 6:58 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam and Shellfish Festival)
- April 18, Saturday, 7:41 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam and Shellfish Festival)
- April 19, Sunday, 8:26 a.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 20, Monday, 9:14 a.m.; -1.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- April 21, Tuesday, 10:07 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- April 22, Wednesday, 11:06 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 2 p.m.)
- April 23, Thursday, 12:11 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging extended until 2 p.m.)
Final approval of marine toxin testing usually occurs about a week or less – sometimes two to three days – prior to the start of each digging series. More information about domoic acid, as well as current levels at ocean beaches, can be found on WDFW's domoic acid webpage.
ADDITIONAL TENTATIVE DATES; midnight to noon only:
- April 30, Thursday, 6:26 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- May 1, Friday, 7:01 a.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- May 2, Saturday, 7:35 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- May 3, Sunday, 8:08 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- May 4, Monday, 8:43 a.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- May 5, Tuesday, 9:21 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
- May 6, Wednesday, 10:03 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
 Enter your razor clamming photos!
Are you a clam gun guru or a shovel superstar? It’s time to put your razor clamming prowess on display!
Join the Razor Clam Face-Off and show off your skills. Snap a photo of your epic clam-digging adventure and submit it on our site using the hashtag for your team, #TeamClamGun or #TeamClamShovel, from the “Promotion” dropdown menu.
We’ll feature standout photos on our social media. The team with the most submissions will win bragging rights.
So, grab your license and gear, hit the beach, and let’s dig in!
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The gear
Getting started digging razor clams can be pretty straightforward. Here’s what you’ll need:
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Clam gun or shovel
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Container/net to store your clams
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License
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Flashlight, headlamp, and/or lantern for night digs
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Rain gear and a towel can come in handy
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As can knee boots, hip waders, or chest waders
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Watchful eye: Keep an eye on waves, especially during night tides
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Licenses
Now that spring has arrived, Washingtonians will need a valid 2026-27 recreational fishing license valid from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The 2025-26 licenses expired on March 31.
WDFW offers two mobile apps and both apps are designed to make your outdoor experience easier and more efficient. MyWDFW serves both hunters and anglers, offering electronic tagging, harvest reporting, and access to licenses and permits. Fish Washington® is tailored for anglers, providing fishing regulations, digital catch cards, and license management.
All diggers age 16 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses range from a three-day razor clam license (starting at $11.79) to an annual combination fishing license or Fish Washington license. They are available through the MyWDFW and Fish Washington® apps, from WDFW online, over the phone at 360-902-2464, and from some 600 license vendors around the state. Search for license dealers near you using our webpage.
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