Grays Harbor Beaches Newsletter

March 2017

Spring is just around the corner. It’s time to plan your next beach get away.

Razor Clam Digging

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Razor Clam diggers Grayland, WA 

 

Enjoy clam digging?  WDFW has released the spring schedule for tentative clam tides.

Tentative March and April 2017 dates are as follows:

Evening digs:

  • March 9, Thursday, 4:28 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Mocrocks
  • March 10, Friday, 5:13 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Copalis
  • March 11, Saturday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Mocrocks, Kalaloch
  • March 12, Sunday, 7:31 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Copalis, Kalaloch
  • March 24, Friday, 5:01 p.m.; 0.5 feet; Mocrocks
  • March 25, Saturday, 5:44 p.m.; 0.2 feet; Copalis
  • March 26, Sunday, 6:24 p.m.; 0.0 feet; Mocrocks

Seasonal switch to morning tides

  • March 30, Thursday, 8:58 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Mocrocks
  • March 31, Friday, 9:47 a.m.; -0.6 feet; Copalis, Kalaloch
  • April 1, Saturday, 10:40 a.m., -0.5 feet; Mocrocks, Kalaloch
  • April 2, Sunday, 11:39 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Copalis
  • April 13, Thursday, 8:43 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Copalis
  • April 14, Friday, 9:18 a.m.; 0.1 feet; Mocrocks
  • April 15, Saturday, 9:55 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Copalis
  • April 16, Sunday, 10:36 a.m.; 0.5 feet; Mocrocks
  • April 27, Thursday, 7:55 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Mocrocks
  • April 28, Friday, 8:42 a.m.; -1.8 feet; Copalis
  • April 29, Saturday; 9:32 a.m.; -1.7 feet; Mocrocks, Kalaloch
  • April 30, Sunday, 10:24 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Copalis, Kalaloch

Please make sure to check back with WDFW for the latest releases and information regarding upcoming digs.

Check out our favorite clam recipes or add yours on our site.

Fishing News

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Westport WA Charter Boats

Are you waiting to start deep sea fishing?  Bottom fishing starts March 11 2017, but there are rule changes to the number and species of bottom fish that you may catch effective immediately.  There are also new boundary lines and minimum size limits for lingcod in Marine Areas 1-4.  Please check WDFW for the updated rules.

 

Upcoming Events

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Ocean Shores WA beach scene with driftwood

North Beaches-Ocean Shores, Seabrook, and Pacific Beach areas:

March 4-5 Ocean Shores          Beachcomber’s Fun Fair

March 11 Seabrook                   Winemaker Party

March 17-19 Ocean Shores       Razor Clam Festival & Seafood Extravaganza

March 18 Seabrook                   Daffodil Days Spring Kick Off Celebration

March 19 Ocean Shores           Dugan’s Run

South Beaches-Westport Grayland

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Charter Boat returning from fishing trip

March 1-May 30 Westport         Gray Whale Watching

March 11-Westport                   Bottom Fishing Opens-See WDFW for rules

March 15-Oct 15 Westport        Westport Charter Boat Association Fishing Derby

All Area Beaches

January 1-April 30                     Razor Clam Tides per WDFW schedule

Full schedule of upcoming events listed at Grays Harbor Beaches.

Don’t forget to check out our website for news, events and great pictures. We welcome you to add your pictures and stories about your trip to our site.