Can I Keep?Razor clam Regulations in Washington (2026)
Recreational razor clam rules in Washington saltwater, as published by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.
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Recreational Razor clam rules in Washington
- Where
- Mocrocks (ocean)
- Bag limit
- The daily limit is 15 clams per person, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.
- Season
- Tentative digging dates: Nov. 7, Saturday, 5:06 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Mocrocks; Nov. 10, Tuesday, 6:54 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Mocrocks; Nov. 11, Wednesday, 7:29 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Mocrocks (Veterans Day)
- The daily limit is 15 clams per person, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.
- All beach openings are dependent on final approval of marine toxin testing, which usually occurs about a week or less before the start of each digging series.
- All diggers age 16 or older must have a valid 2026-2027 license to harvest razor clams on any beach.
- Where
- Copalis (ocean)
- Bag limit
- The daily limit is 15 clams per person, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.
- Season
- Tentative digging dates: Nov. 8, Sunday, 5:44 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Copalis; Nov. 9, Monday, 6:19 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Copalis
- The daily limit is 15 clams per person, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.
- All beach openings are dependent on final approval of marine toxin testing, which usually occurs about a week or less before the start of each digging series.
- All diggers age 16 or older must have a valid 2026-2027 license to harvest razor clams on any beach.
- Where
- Kalaloch (ocean)
- Season
- Kalaloch beach off the northern Olympic Peninsula coast won’t be open due to continuing issues with depressed populations of harvestable clams.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Willapa Spits (Willapa Bay - Area 2-1) (bays & inshore)
- Season
- Each year, the fishery opens during the spring for eight weeks. (2)(a) It shall be unlawful to take, dig for or possess razor clams taken for commercial purposes from Washington waters except during commercial razor clam seasons opened by emergency rule.
- In order to participate, all diggers need to obtain a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) commercial razor clam license and a Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) right of entry (ROE) authorization.
- Diggers must also either register with a Department of Health certified razor clam dealer or become certified by Department of Health individually.
- Latest WDFW notice on the page: Commercial razor clam fishery Thursday, June 18, 2026 Washington Department of Health biotoxin results remain at acceptable levels to allow an extension of the commercial razor clam season on the Willapa Spits. The season is scheduled to run through July 6.
- WAC 220-340-120 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=220-340-120): (2)(a) It shall be unlawful to take, dig for or possess razor clams taken for commercial purposes from Washington waters except during commercial razor clam seasons opened by emergency rule.
Quick answers
How many razor clam can I keep in Washington?
The daily limit is 15 clams per person, and all diggers must keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is razor clam season in Washington?
Tentative digging dates: Nov. 7, Saturday, 5:06 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Mocrocks; Nov. 10, Tuesday, 6:54 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Mocrocks; Nov. 11, Wednesday, 7:29 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Mocrocks (Veterans Day). Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Most anglers need a Washington saltwater license or registry: get one here.