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State Approves Razor Clam Dig Starting Thursday
Razor clams are now safe to eat, according to marine toxin tests. A limited dig starts Thursday along the Pacific Coast.
OCEAN SHORES, WA - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is giving shellfish lovers an early Christmas gift this year. The state is opening some Pacific Coast beaches for razor clam harvesting for a limited time this week.
The razor clam dig begins Thursday and lasts through Sunday. Digging is prohibited before noon, and, of course, everyone over age 15 needs a shell fishing license.
The dig dates and locations this week include:
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- Dec. 20, Thursday, 4:51 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 21, Friday, 5:35 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Dec. 22, Saturday, 6:20 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Dec. 23, Sunday, 7:05 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
The state will has a pending five-day dig coming up in January
- Jan. 2, Wednesday; 4:22 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Twin Harbors
- Jan. 3, Thursday; 5:06 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Twin Harbors
- Jan. 4, Friday; 5:46 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
- Jan. 5, Saturday; 6:23 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis
- Jan. 6, Sunday; 6:59 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Learn more about upcoming shellfish harvests here.
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