WDFW tentatively plans razor clam dig starting December 24 at Copalis Beach

Clam diggers will have an opportunity to dig for razor clams on Copalis Beach over the Christmas holiday if the next marine toxin test confirms the clams are safe to eat, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced Monday.

The dig is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 24, 25 and 26 at Copalis Beach on evening tides. No other state beach will be open to digging those three days. State shellfish managers emphasized the Copalis dig hinges on results from the next marine toxin test, which will take place late next week.

Below is the tentative schedule of proposed razor clam digs for Copalis Beach, along with evening low tides if marine toxin tests are favorable:

Dec. 24, Thursday, 5:47 p.m.; -1.2 feet, Copalis

Dec. 25, Friday, 6:30 p.m.; -1.3 feet, Copalis

Dec. 26, Saturday, 7:12 p.m.; -1.1 feet, Copalis.