State approves four days of razor clam digging starting Friday, March 20

Four days of razor clam digs have been approved by the Department of Fish and Wildlife starting March 20.

“We are approving this dig based on favorable marine toxin findings, but folks should use their own judgment and consider COVID-19 when making travel plans,” said Larry Phillips, Fish and Wildlife coastal region director, referencing recent announcements that razor clam festivals centered on Ocean Shores and Long Beach have been postponed.

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

March 20, Friday 5:27 p.m., 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

March 21, Saturday, 6:07 p.m., 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

March 22, Sunday, 6:41 p.m., 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

March 23, Monday, 7:12 p.m., 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

No digging is allowed before noon when low tide occurs in the evening.