Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife SHELLFISH

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For in-season emergency regulation changes, call the commercial crab hotline at (360) 796-4601 ext. 320

Fishery Information Current Season
* Landings for the Current Season
* 2007-2008 Commercial Crab Quick Reporting Form (PDF)
* Non-commercial and Limited Commercial Zones
* 2007 WDFW Letter to Commercial Fisherman
* Online derelict fishing gear reporting now available

General Information
* History of the Fishery
* Historic Landings in Puget Sound
* Puget Sound Crab Association
* Crab tagging research project
* Commercial Fishing Picture Gallery
* Vessel Traffic - Tug and Log Tow Routes

Rules and Regulations
* WAC 220-22-400 Marine Fish-Shellfish Management and Catch reporting Areas, Puget Sound.
* WAC 220-16-260 Puget Sound Crab Management Regions
* WAC 220-52-040 Commercial crab fishery - Lawful and unlawful gear, methods, and other unlawful acts.
* WAC 220-52-043 Commercial crab fishery -- Additional gear and license use requirements.
* WAC 220-52-046 Crab fishery -- Seasons and areas.
* WAC 220-20-025 General provisions -- Shellfish.
* WAC 220-52-035 Commercial shellfish pot gear - Escape mechanism required.
* WAC 220-16-440 San Juan Islands Marine Preserve Area.
* WAC 220-69-240 Duties of commercial purchasers and receivers.
* WAC 220-20-080 Direct Retail Sales Endorsement.

Licensing
* Commercial/Special License Fees
* License Applications

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Historic Landings in Puget Sound

 

Graph of historic commercial crab landings

 


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