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Razor clam & salmon recipes
- "Razor Clam Fritters
1 C. chopped razor clams (reserve the liquid)
1 bottle flat beer
1 1/2 C. pancake mix
1/2 med onion - chopped
1/2 green pepper - cut very thin
1 stalk celery - cut very thin
Mix onions, celery, green pepper and pancake mix together.
Add clams and juice to other ingredients, then add beer till you have a very thick mixture that can be dropped from spoon into hot oil at 375 .
You may not need all the beer because of the clam juice.
Drop by spoonful in oil - cook 2 min. per side - test, if not cooked- drop by smaller spoonfuls.
Season to taste and enjoy!
- "Smoked" Razor Clams
1 limit of razor clams (cut into small pieces)
1/2 C. oil
1 tbsp. Liquid smoke
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. seasoning salt
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. celery salt
1 tbsp. garlic powder
Combine and stir oil and seasonings, then add clams. Bake on cookie sheet or in shallow pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Stir and drain frequently, saving juice. Store clams and juice in air-tight container.
Will keep in refrigerator 2-3 weeks.
- Baked Clams
As many clams as you can eat, cleaned and filleted.
cracker meal as a last resort, but for much better flavor use Ritz or Keebler Townhouse crackers finely chopped. For each limit of clams, use 6 - 8 cups of cracker meal.
6 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup melted butter or margerine.
Preheat broiler on high and place rack in top slot.
Beat eggs and milk together and place in a rectangular cake pan or something similar.
Dip the clams in the egg/milk mix and roll in the cracker meal, coating the clams well.
Lay clams out flat on a cookie sheet and drizzle with melted butter.
Place in broiler for 3 minutes and remove.
Turn clams over and drizzle with butter.
Place back in broiler for 3 minutes and remove.
Clams will be fork tender and lower in fat than if you had fried them.
- Alder Smoked Mustard Salmon From the Recipe Book: Smoke it!
Submitted by: Tiffany Haugen
Delicious!
Prep Time: 0 Hr 20 Min
Cook Time: 0 Hr 30 Min
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
1 fillet salmon (3-6 servings)
Orange Dijon Glaze (recipe follows)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fennel or dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until thoroughly combined. Place salmon fillet on foil, turning up edges of foil to catch glaze. Brush glaze over fish and let sit 15 minutes before placing in smoker. Place in a preheated 300º-350º smoker 20-30 minutes or until fish flakes in large chunks or reaches an internal temperature of 140º.
from the website Recipes From The Wild
These are the best sources for information on other activities and lodging in the county
The following was drawn from the WDFW web site
WDFW's Fishing in Washington rules pamphlet are available free at hundreds of sporting goods stores and other license dealers throughout the state. The rules pamphlet is also available online at
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/.
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The anti-snagging rule has been further clarified to read:
Except when fishing with a buoyant lure (with no weights added to the line or lure), or trolling from a floating device, terminal fishing gear is restricted to a lure or bait with one single point hook. Only single point hooks measuring not more than 3/4 inch from point to shank may be used, and all hooks must be attached to or below the lure or bait. Weights may not be attached below or less than 12 inches above the lure or bait.
A "buoyant lure" is a lure that floats on the surface of freshwater when no additional weight is applied to the line or lure, and when not being retrieved by a line.
"Trolling" means fishing from a vessel that is underway and under power.
Effective dates: Immediately until further notice.
Species affected: All species affected by the anti-snagging rule.
Location: All locations where the anti-snagging rule is in effect.
Reasons for action: This change allows additional recreational opportunity by allowing gear types commonly used in salmon fishing while providing protection to fish from snagging.
Information Contact: Fish Program, (360) 902-2700.
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Kalaloch beach will remain closed to razor-clam digging for the rest of the season.
April 1 is an important date because it marks the start of the new licensing year for fishing and hunting in Washington state. Here are a few other dates to keep in mind in the days ahead:
* March 1 - Dozens of lakes open to trout fishing in eastern Washington.
* March 10 - Deadline to apply for spring bear hunt drawing. Applications may be purchased online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/, by calling (866) 246-9453, or at any license vendor in the state.
* March 12 - Lingcod fishing opens off the coast in marine areas 1-3 south of Cape Alava.
* March 19-22 - A razor-clam dig is planned at several ocean beached if marine toxin tests show the clams are safe to eat. See the WDFW razor clam website for more information.
* March 31 - Applications due for multi-season deer/elk drawing. Winners can purchase tags to hunt with multiple types of weapons.
For more information about these and other outdoor activities coming up in the weeks ahead, see the region-by-region Weekender Reports.
These reports are updated throughout the month for changes in fishing rules and other developments throughout the state.
Purchase your 2011 - 2012 license online by clicking here.
Clam diggers got a green light to proceed with a four-day razor-clam dig scheduled to begin Saturday, March 19, on four beaches.
Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks will open for digging at noon March 19.
However, because of a seasonal shift in the tides, digging will be restricted to the hours before noon March 20-22.
Saturday, March 19, 7:04 p.m. (-0.1 ft); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks.
Sunday, March 20, 7:36 a.m. (-0.5 ft); Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks.
Monday, March 21, 8:23 a.m. (-0.9 ft); Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Tuesday March 22, 9:12 a.m. (-1.0 ft); Long Beach, Twin Harbors
Beach Definitions
Long Beach: extends from the Columbia River to Leadbetter Point.
Twin Harbors Beach: extends from Cape Shoalwater to the south jetty at the mouth of Grays Harbor.
Copalis Beach: extends from the Grays Harbor north jetty to the Copalis River, and includes the Copalis, Ocean Shores, Oyhut, Ocean City and Copalis areas.
Mocrocks Beach: extends from the Copalis River to the southern boundary of the Quinault Reservation near the Moclips River, including Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, Pacific Beach and Moclips.
ATTENTION FISHERMEN!!
Be advised that WDFW has made some corrections to the Fishing in Washington sportfishing rules pamphlet.
these can also be located on the WDFW website by clicking here
USGS waterdata Washington streamflow information (useful information during the fall and winter fisheries)
Quick links to streamflow information for popular Grays Harbor rivers
Data in the webpages linked above is courtesy of the USGS National Water Information System
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