Northwest Fishing Magazine October 2025 Volume 5 Issue 2 - Flipbook - Page 16
the occasional wave that
will inevitably make its way
to where you're digging.
If you're careful about
retreating whenever a wave
comes in, then rain boots
can also suffice. Warm
clothing and a rain jacket
are generally a requirement,
if it's not an unseasonably
warm fall day.
STORAGE
You will need somewhere
to store your razor clams
for when you are digging
and for when you’re on
your way home. A 5-gallon
bucket works for holding
clams while you’re digging;
however, if you don’t have a
partner holding the bucket
while you dig, you then
run the risk of an incoming
wave knocking over your
bucket and turning your
catch into seagull food. A
better option would be a
netted clam bag that you
can hook to your hip with
a carabiner. This option is
pretty fail-proof and is what
I always use when out on
the beach.You’ll likely find a
lot of different suggestions
on how to bring the clams
home. The simplest and
most recommended way is
to put them in a dry cooler
with a few ice packs. You
can soak a towel in ocean
water and cover the razor
clams with the towel.
Do not submerge the clams
in water of any sort during
transport!
Now that you’ve got your
clams home. It's time to
clean them and enjoy! For
more info on the cleaning
and preparation process,
visit the WDFW website
do get a step-by-step
rundown. Razor clam
digging can be a great way
to get family and friends
together for a rewarding
adventure in the outdoors.
It's something kids can
enjoy, and has some real
potential at bringing food
that you’ve harvested with
your own hands from the
ocean to the table.
