Vol. I  ·  No. 58
Monday, November 9, 2026  · 
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California Dungeness crab 2026

2 updates on the record · current state below, history beneath it

advisory Recreational Dungeness crab: opens Nov 7 with no traps; closed north of Fort BraggCalifornia coastHoop nets and snares only; no take or possession north of Fort Braggchecked 2026-11-02

Conditions described here were accurate only as of the date shown and may have changed. This is not a substitute for current official information from the agency with jurisdiction. See the full notice. Full notice.

  1. advisory California's Crab Opener Saturday Comes With a Trap Ban and a ClosureHoop nets and snares only; no take or possession north of Fort Bragg
  2. notice California's Recreational Dungeness Crab Season Is Set to Open November 7Scheduled to open Sat Nov 7; may be delayed or gear-restricted