Recreational crabbing in Puget Sound features two seasons: summer (July and August) and winter (when quota is available by area, generally October through December).

Jun 12, 2025 · OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today Puget Sound summer crab-fishing seasons will get underway July 3 in many marine …

Crab populations along the Washington coast and in Grays Harbor, Willapa Bay, and the Columbia River, combined with many locations to catch crab from a boat or from shore, …

Dec 19, 2025 · Test results are included at the end of this notice. The season opening between Point Chehalis, WA and Queets River was made based on the terms of harvest management …

Crabbing is one of Puget Sound’s most popular recreational fisheries. Each year, sport fishers catch more than 1.5 million pounds of Dungeness crab, using pots, ring nets, and – in the case …

Information on recreational crabbing, razor clam digging, and other shellfish and seaweed gathering opportunities is available in the links below. From the Washington Coast to Puget …

Sep 24, 2025 · Two areas currently open for recreational crabbing are Marine Area 7 South (San Juan Islands/Bellingham) and Marine Area 7 North (Gulf of Georgia). Both areas are open to …

Season Open for a winter season from October 1st through December 31st, seven days a week.

For current regulations, see our crab seasons and areas webpage. Report illegal activity with as much detail as possible as soon as it occurs. Call 1-877-933-9847 or submit a report to …

This page contains information about the latest regulations and daily landings for the Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery. Please contact WDFW staff if you have questions about …