OLYMPIA – Clam enthusiasts have received the go-ahead to proceed with a final razor clam dig May 24, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.
Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches were approved for the one-day morning dig after marine toxin tests showed the clams were safe to eat. Low tide at the beaches will be 9:58 a.m., at -0.5 feet. No digging will be allowed after noon.
No digging will be allowed at Long Beach, where the state’s annual allowable catch has been reached. Kalaloch Beach remains closed to harvest.
Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager, said WDFW is able to offer one more dig at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks because there are sufficient clams remaining in the total allowable catch for those beaches.
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