WDFW tentatively schedules razor clam digs through February

State shellfish managers have tentatively scheduled evening razor clam digs through February on three ocean beaches.

Final approval of all scheduled openings at Copalis, Mocrocks and Kalaloch beaches will depend on whether results of marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) typically announces whether a dig will go forward about a week before the opening.

WDFW will announce next week whether a previously announced two-day opening at Copalis and Mocrocks can proceed. The proposed dig is scheduled for Dec. 30 and 31 at both beaches. More information can be found on the department's webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/current.html.

Both Twin Harbors and Long Beach remain closed to razor clam digging.

The proposed razor clam digs, along with evening low tides and beaches, are listed below:

Jan. 8, Sunday, 3:11 p.m .; 0.4 feet; Kalaloch.

Jan. 9, Monday, 4:08 p.m .; -0.4 feet; Kalaloch.

Jan. 13, Friday, 7:17 p.m .; -1.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Jan. 14, Saturday, 7:59 p.m .; -1.0 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Jan. 15, Sunday, 8:40 p.m .; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Jan. 27, Friday, 6:26 p.m .; -0.5 feet; Copalis.

Jan. 28, Saturday, 7:01 p.m .; -0.6 feet; Copalis.

Jan. 29, Sunday, 7:37 p.m .; -0.5 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Jan. 30, Monday, 8:13 p.m .; -0.3 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Jan. 31, Tuesday, 8:50 p.m .; 0.2 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Feb. 7, Tuesday, 3:53 p.m .; -0.1 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Feb. 8, Wednesday, 4:46 p.m .; -0.6 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Feb. 9, Thursday, 5:33 p.m .; -0.9 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Feb. 10, Friday, 6:16 p.m .; -1.0 feet; Mocrocks.

Feb. 11, Saturday, 6:57 p.m .; -0.8 feet; Mocrocks.

Feb. 12, Sunday, 7:34 p.m .; -0.5 feet; Mocrocks.

Feb. 24, Friday, 5:21 p.m .; -0.1 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Feb. 25, Saturday, 5:58 p.m .; -0.3 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Feb. 26, Sunday, 6:34 p.m .; -0.4 feet; Copalis, Mocrocks.

Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license to an annual combination fishing license, are available on WDFW's website at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov and from license vendors around the state.

More information about razor clams can be found on WDFW's webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfish/razorclams/.