Razor clam digs open through Thursday

Seven days of razor clam digs began Friday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks.

Now that spring has arrived, diggers need a 2026-2027 recreational fishing license valid from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.

"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," state Department of Fish and Wildlife Coastal Shellfish Manager Bryce Blumenthal said in a news release. "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 hightide line."

Copalis and Mocrocks beaches are not open every day, so those who wish to take part should check which beach is open before heading out.

Digging is allowed from midnight to noon only, except on Wednesday and Thursday where it's extended until 2 p.m.

Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before low tide.

The following digs during late night/early morning low tides have been scheduled:

Friday and Saturday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks; Sunday and Monday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Copolis; Tuesday and Wednesday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks; Thursday at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Copolis.

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.

Kalaloch Beach off the northern Olympic Peninsula coast is not open due to continuing issues with small populations of harvestable clams.

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 7:18 AM.