WDFW approves first razor clam digs of the decade

Razor clam diggers can return to ocean beaches for seven days of digging beginning Jan. 8.

State shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a dig on evening low tides after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat.

The approved dig is for the following beaches, dates and low tides:

• January 8, Wednesday, 5:05 pm -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• January 9, Thursday, 5:47 pm -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

• January 10, Friday, 6:29 pm -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• January 11, Saturday, 7:11 pm -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

• January 12, Sunday, 7:53 pm -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• January 13, Monday, 8:36 pm -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

• January 14, Tuesday, 9:20 pm -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks