Feb. 1-3 razor clam digs approved

Razor clam digs have been approved at several beaches Feb. 1-3, according to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The dig was approved Friday after marine toxin tests showed the clams were safe to eat, according to state shellfish manager Daniel Ayres.

The following beaches, dates and evening low tides are open to razor clam harvest:

• Feb. 1, Friday; 4:48 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

• Feb. 2; Saturday; 5:28 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Feb. 3, Sunday; 6:04 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis

“Razor clams are relatively easy to dig, they are very good to eat, and they draw friends and families to some of the most beautiful coastlines and communities in the state,” said Ayres. He recommends diggers hit the beach a couple hours before low tide for best results.

More tentative digs have been scheduled, pending marine toxin test results.

• Feb. 15, Friday; 3:11 p.m.; 0.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

• Feb. 16, Saturday; 4:08 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis, Kalaloch

• Feb. 17, Sunday; 4:59 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch

• Feb. 18, Monday; 5:46 p.m.; -1.4 feet; Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, Kalaloch (Presidents’ Day Holiday)

• Feb. 19, Tuesday; 6:31 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Twin Harbors

• Feb. 20, Wednesday; 7:14 p.m.; -1.3 feet; Twin Harbors

• Feb. 21, Thursday; 7:56 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Twin Harbors