Razor clam digging opportunities are returning to several Washington coastal beaches in March and early April, giving residents and visitors a chance to enjoy one of the Pacific Northwest’s most popular coastal traditions. Beaches open for these digs include Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks, with harvest times scheduled around the lowest tides of the day.
For latest information and details go to the department of fish and wildlife:
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams
Diggers should remember that the most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide, when the ocean has receded enough to expose the sand flats where razor clams live.
March Razor Clam Dig Schedule
Late Afternoon and Evening Digs (Noon – Midnight)
Date,Low Tide, Height, Beaches
March 17 (Tue) 6:21 p.m. 0.2 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 18 (Wed) 6:54 p.m. 0.3 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copali
March 19 (Thu) 7:28 p.m. 0.5 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Morning Digs (Midnight – Noon)
Date,Low Tide, Height, Beaches
March 20 (Fri) 8:00 a.m. -0.1 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 21 (Sat) 8:43 a.m. -0.5 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 22 (Sun) 9:29 a.m. -0.6 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
March 23 (Mon) 10:22 a.m. -0.5 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
March 24 (Tue) 11:21 a.m. -0.1 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 1 p.m.)
Several of the morning digs coincide with the Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival, a popular coastal event celebrating razor clam digging and seafood along Washington’s coast.
Ocean shores Razer Clam Festival
https://tourismoceanshores.com/razor-clam-and-seafood-festival/
Tentative April Razor Clam Dig Dates
Additional digs are tentatively scheduled for early April during morning low tides.
Date,Low Tide, Height, Beaches
April 1 (Wed) 6:45 a.m. 0.5 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 2 (Thu) 7:22 a.m. 0.1 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 3 (Fri) 7:57 a.m. -0.2 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 4 (Sat) 8:32 a.m. -0.2 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 5 (Sun) 9:08 a.m. -0.1 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 6 (Mon) 9:46 a.m. 0.2 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 7 (Tue) 10:30 a.m. 0.5 ft Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
These dates are tentative and subject to change depending on marine toxin testing and clam population monitoring.
Harvest Rules and Limits
On all open beaches — Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks — the daily limit is 15 clams per person.
Additional rules include:
Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container
Diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition
These regulations help ensure fair harvesting and protect clam populations along Washington’s coast.
Razor Clam Beaches
Razor Clam License Requirement
All diggers age 16 or older must have a valid 2025–2026 license to harvest razor clams.
Licenses can be purchased through WDFW’s licensing website or from hundreds of license vendors throughout Washington. Officials recommend buying licenses before arriving at coastal beach communities, as vendors can become busy during major digging events.
WDFW web site
https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/login
Kalaloch Beach Remains Closed
Kalaloch Beach on the northern Olympic Peninsula will remain closed due to ongoing concerns about depressed populations of harvestable razor clams. Wildlife managers periodically close beaches to allow clam populations to recover and maintain sustainable harvest levels.
Public Input on Razor Clam Management
The 2025–2026 Razor Clam Management Plan outlines how the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife schedules digging seasons and manages the health of razor clam populations.
WDFW welcomes public feedback on proposed digging schedules. Comments can be submitted by email to:
razorclams@dfw.wa.gov
More details about razor clam regulations and beach openings can be found on the WDFW razor clam webpage
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/razor-clams
Razor clam digging remains a treasured coastal activity in Washington. Through careful monitoring and public participation, WDFW works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities for coastal communities and visitors alike.
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