February 10, 2025
West Coast Dungeness crab kicks off after rigorous testing
- News
- West Coast & Pacific
After months of delays, the West Coast has officially begun the Dungeness crab season.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) opened their state’s coastal season after detailed test fishing and data analysis. On January 15, commercial fishermen were able to set pots in the waters from Klipsan Beach down to Cape Falcon in Oregon. According to WDFW, the season also includes the Columbia River and Willapa Bay regions, while remaining areas from Klipsan Beach to the U.S.-Canada…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.
