where is the best place to go clam digging in Western WA?

Question

I live in Snohomish county.

Answer 1

I go to Long beach. There are hundreds of people who go; it's a really good spot. Last time I went it only took me a half-hour to reach my limit.

Answer 2

Sounds like so much fun! I wish I could join you! Here's some information I found while I was looking to see whether or not you need a permit. I also think that Fay Bainbridge State Park would be a great place to go.

Edible Northwest shellfish, abundant on many park beaches, can be harvested in season. Clamming, crabbing and oystering are excellent at Shine Tidelands (near the Hood Canal Bridge), while sheltered Camano Island has mussels, clams, crab and shrimp. Ocean City, Pacific Pines and other coastal parks are the place to dig razor clams. Other good shellfish-gathering spots include Spencer Spit, South Whidbey, Twanoh and Mystery Bay.

You must have a Washington state shellfish license to harvest shellfish, squid, octopus, sea cucumbers and seaweed. For license information call the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) at [phone]. For current season openings call WDFW at [phone].

Answer 3

Well, I dig razor clams at ocean shores near Copalis beach, but exactly where I can't give away family secrets.

Check this site for area beaches and season openings.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/razorclm/razorclm.htm

For crab, oysters and little necks I go to my sister's place on Samish island in Bow, WA.

Answer 4

The beach