Pacific Coast residents have a longstanding holiday tradition of eating Dungeness crab, named after Dungeness Bay in Washington State, where the first commercial fishing for the species took place.
The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers Thursday morning. As soon as ...
(BCN) — It’s safe to eat Dungeness crab meat taken from the waters of northern California after tests showed it no longer poses a health threat, state officials said Monday. That clears recreational ...
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When is Dungeness crab season?

While crabbing varies across the country, it's becoming harder to pinpoint the invernal season's start due to major delays. Here's everything you need to know.
Many fishermen planned to retrieve their crab pots at 12:01 a.m. They were allowed to set their traps on Thursday. "We've got a tank on our boat. We put our crabs in there. Once the tank is full, ...
COOS BAY, Ore. — For many people, when Dungeness crab is on the menu, it’s a go-to in Oregon. It's a savory treat that fuels a multi-million dollar a year industry in the state. “If I could, I'd eat ...
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (KGO) -- Recreational Dungeness crab season in the Bay Area is one of the most anticipated openers in California and it started at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 3. The boat slips ...
The recreational Dungeness crab season was supposed to start on Saturday, but unfortunately it could now be delayed because of a toxic algae bloom. The recreational Dungeness crab season was supposed ...
After delays due to entanglement risk, crab meat quality issues, and elevated levels of domoic acid, the commercial Dungeness ...
This Saturday marks the opening of recreational Dungeness crab fishing for the 2025-2026 season in our area. Commercial Dungeness crabbing, scheduled to open Nov. 15, is likely to be delayed. In order ...