21/10/2026
Clam dig info!!
Here’s some exciting new you can dig into! WDFW shellfish managers today announced the first round of digs at Mocrocks on Oct. 26 and Oct. 29 only, and at Copalis on Oct. 27-28 only, during late afternoon/evening (noon to midnight only) low tides.
“With the ongoing closure at Long Beach and Twin Harbors (due to elevated marine toxin levels), we have structured the upcoming opening at Copalis and Mocrocks to maximize a quality digging series while protecting coastal clam populations and preserving opportunity throughout the fall season,” said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. “By shifting to a four-day digging window we can align digging time with the lowest tides of the tidal cycle. While managing one open beach at a time requires us to be more strategic, this approach gives diggers the best chance at successful harvest during the best tides of the week.”
WDFW’s summer 2026 stock assessment found fewer razor clams on Copalis and Mocrocks than in recent years. Even though marine toxin levels and ocean conditions will allow for digging at Copalis and Mocrocks, the situation can change rapidly and ongoing water sampling for marine toxins could cancel announced digs at any moment. Before heading to a beach, diggers should refer to the WDFW emergency rules webpage. Find full details by going to our news release at https://wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/wdfw-approves-four-days-razor-clam-digs-copalis-and-mocrocks-beaches-beginning-monday-oct-26 Photo by David Henden.