Crabbing is On in California – Sort Of; Washington Decision Expected Soon
California crabbers will miss the holidays, but can start harvesting Dungeness early next year.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday that Central and Southern California will open for Dungeness crabbing on Jan. 5, 2025, with the northern parts of the state opening on Jan. 15.
Crab Zones 3-6, the areas south of the Mendocino/Sonoma county line to the Mexico border, will open at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 5, with a pre-soak period for crab gear that starts at ,,,
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