Razor Clam Season Washington Announced 2-18-12 and 2-19-12

Let's Go Get Some Razor Clams in Washington!

It's cold outside and all the mushrooms are still being held back by this cold weather. Soon though we will be on the hunt for all the classic spring edible mushrooms including the King Bolete and the lovable Morel. While the mushrooms lay low in Washington for February, we were getting antsy. Lets go fishing. Razor clam season is now and if you still have your adventurous spirit from the long winter, you should get your hands on some local Washington Razor Clams. Here is what you will need for Washington Razor Clam fishing this season 2012:

Razor Clam Fishing Checklist:
Check to see Razor Clams are in season and low tide times: wdfw.wa.gov
Make sure you have proper licensing: WA State Fishing Requirements - A current standard WA State Combination Fishing License DOES cover Razor Clamming so no need for extra licensing.
Preparation: Watch How to Clean Razor Clams , How to Cook Razor Clams- cooking instructions from CookingNorthofSeattle.com
Gear: Clam Gun or Clam Shovel, Boots, Light, Bucket
Hotel: Ocean Shore WA Hotels and surrounding areas from booking.com

We have provided a map of the areas that you are allowed to fish for Razor Clams in Washington this year in Long Beach Wa and Ocean Shores Wa areas. Some added notes are that you must keep the first 15 Razor Clams you catch reguardless of size or condition. Also, 15 is the limit per fisherman. Each fisherman must have their own clam bucket or sack as there is no sharing. Fires are allowed on the beaches in Ocean Shores WA but you have to stay away from grasses, drift wood and sand dunes. Hope everyone can get out there and we will follow up with some pictures of the fishing day.