First Razor Clam Digs scheduled for late October

The first razor clam dig of the season is tentatively scheduled to begin in late October on four ocean beaches, with additional digs planned through late December.

Final approval of the openings will depend on results of marine toxin tests that show the clams are safe to eat.

The first opening of the fall season is tentatively scheduled Oct. 28-29 on evening tides at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks.

Most other digging opportunities through December are set at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks, because those beaches have the highest number of clams available for harvest.

No digging will be allowed before noon on any of the five razor-clam beaches until the tides change next spring.



The schedule of proposed razor-clam digs, along with evening low tides:

• Oct. 28, Friday — 8:28 p.m. (-1.8 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

• Oct. 29, Saturday — 9:17 p.m. (-1.5 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

• Nov. 11, Friday — 6:48 p.m. (-0.4 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Nov. 12, Saturday — 7:23 p.m. (-0.4 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Nov. 25, Friday — 6:27 p.m. (-1.9 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks

• Nov. 26, Saturday — 7:14 p.m. (-1.8 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Dec. 10, Saturday — 6:30 p.m. (-0.5 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Dec. 22, Thursday — 4:40 p.m. (-0.9 ft.); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Dec. 23, Friday — 5:29 p.m. (-1.4); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks