How many crabs can you catch per day?
The daily bag limit is 10 crab, and the minimum size limit is 5¾ inches.
Can you use crab traps in WA?
Crab Trap – Illegal in WA Waters.
What is the limit for Dungeness crab in Washington?
6 Dungeness
Pacific Ocean has a daily limit of 6 Dungeness Crab, 6″ minimum size, males only, and in hardshell condition. All Areas have a daily limit of 6 Red Rock Crab, 5″ minimum size, of either sex.
What size crabs can you keep?
5¾ inches
The daily bag limit is 10 crab, and the minimum size limit is 5¾ inches. Recreational crabbing is not allowed from vessels licensed for commercial Dungeness crab fishing.
Do you have to report crabbing in Washington State?
People of all ages who have a crab endorsement and received a catch record card are required to make a report even if they did not go crabbing or catch any crab. Online reporting: Sport crabbers can either report their information through WDFW’s online licensing system or mail their catch cards to the address on this page.
What are the regulations for shellfish and crab fishing?
Shellfish pots must be covered by water at all times while being fished. Crab pots must not exceed 13 cubic feet. All crab gear buoys must be half red and half white in color, and both colors need to be visible when fishing.
Where can I Go crab fishing in Washington State?
Winter recreational crabbing in portions of Marine Area 9 and Marine Area 12 will open through the end of January OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today that two additional marine areas of Puget Sound will re-open for recreational crab fishing and remain open through Jan. 31, 2020.
Do you need a fishing license for Dungeness crab in Washington?
Any Dungeness crab caught in the fishery from Sept. 3 through Dec. 31, 2019 must still be recorded immediately on winter catch record cards, which are valid through Dec. 31. Anglers 15 years and older must have a current Washington shellfish or combination license valid through March 31, 2020, to participate.