2025年4月7日 · Recreational digging for razor clams can be enjoyed by children and senior citizens alike. All you need is a clam shovel or specialized tube, a container to put your clams in and, most importantly, your clam license.

Razor clam digging is popular activity on Washington's ocean beaches. Knowing what to look for when digging and how to dig properly improves diggers' success, minimizes the breaking of clams and cut fingers.

This comprehensive guide to razor clam digging will help you dig out limit after limit of these tasty coastal shellfish. We will also include insights and tips on razor clam digging that you may not find other places to help cut your learning curve down.

2022年6月14日 · The most popular way to dig razor clams is with a clam gun. A clam gun is a 4-5 inch diameter tube that you punch into the sand over the top of a clam. Then you use suction to suck all the sand out of the hole, and ideally, an intact clam with it.

Steps and illustrations on how to dig Razor Clams with both a clam shovel or a clam gun

Digging for razor clams is a fun winter tradition for many Washington families. It is relatively easy, clams are often plentiful and tasty. In this guide we’ll go over everything you need to know if you are going digging for the first time, or just looking for a few tips to up your game.

2025年3月20日 · Washingtonians should consider buying 2025-2026 recreational licenses now especially if they plan to dig for razor clams in April. Be sure to buy a 2025-2026 license before current licenses expire on March 31. All diggers 15 or older must have an applicable fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach.

Digging Razor Clams can be challenging, especially if you are using a clam shovel. Here are a few tips that will help you be successful digging your clams with a shovel without making what we call “clam chowder” (e.g., crushed, or cut up clams in your bag).

Unlike many bay clams that stay in place, razor clams can dig deeper in the sand to avoid birds, crabs, fish or humans. In fact, they can dig to nearly four feet deep! To do this, a razor clam shoots water out its exhale siphon, which causes the muscles in the foot to contract and expand.

6 天之前 · OLYMPIA — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed seven days of razor clam digs on coastal beaches beginning Saturday, April 12.