Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife SHELLFISH

Sport Crab Fishing Home
Licensing and reporting requirements
Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card
Puget Sound Dungeness Crab Catch
Sport Crab Seasons
Crabbing Rules by Marine Area
Statewide Gear Rules - Crab, Shrimp and Crawfish
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Crab - Frequently Asked Questions
Crabbing 101 - The Basics
Crab Fishing Video
Recreational Crabbing Equipment & Photos
Crab Identification and Biology
Recreational Crabbing Quiz
Harvest Techniques for Crab
Preparation for cooking
Identifying Softshell Crab
Related Information
Links on Crabs and Crabbing
Boat Launches - Locations and Information
Rules for Unclassified Marine Invertebrates and Subtidal Species other than Dungeness Crab, Rock Crab and Shrimp
ANS - Aquatic Nuisance Species: Invasive Species Fact Sheets
 
 

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SPORT CRAB PHOTO GALLERY

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Common recreational crab pot.

Click here for Statewide Gear Rules for Crab, Shrimp and Crawfish.

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Crab pot bouys and line.

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Star trap and ring nets.

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Bait containers and other crab gear.

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Sport crabbers at 10th Street boat ramp in Everett.

Crab pot and crabs

 

Dungeness crab ready to measure and inspect for shell softness.

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Measuring a Dungeness crab.

 

Please check Fishing Regulation page for regulation changes
or
Shellfish Hotline 1-866-880-5431 (360-796-3215 locally)



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