Can I Keep?Dungeness crab Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational dungeness crab size limits, bag limits and seasons in 4 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (4 rules) | 6.5 in minimum | 12 per person | Fishing is open year-round for all species unless otherwise noted… |
| California (5 rules) | The daily bag limit is 10 crab, and the minimum size limit is 5¾… | 10 per person | NOTE: CDFW has delayed the opening of the recreational Dungeness crab… |
| Oregon (2 rules) | 5.75 in minimum | 12, males only | Ocean waters are closed for crab Oct. 16 - Nov. 30. |
| Washington (21 rules) | Min. size 6" | Six males | Crab Pots: Open 1 Dec. through 15 Sept. Crab gear other than pots… |