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HomeFish and Game CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 6§ 8276 Dungeness Crab Fishing Seasons

§ 8276 Dungeness Crab Fishing Seasons

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§ 8276 Dungeness Crab Fishing Seasons

Key Takeaways

  • •You can only catch Dungeness crab for selling in certain months, depending on where you are.
  • •In some places (Districts 6, 7, 8, and 9), you can catch crab from December 1 to July 15.
  • •In other places, you can catch crab from November 15 to June 30.
  • •You can’t catch crab for selling in Crescent City Harbor between the south sand barrier and the breakwater.
  • •All crab traps must be taken out of the water by midnight on the last day of the season.

Example

A fisherman wants to catch Dungeness crab to sell in District 7.

He can only do this between December 1 and July 15. If he leaves his traps in the water after July 15, he’s breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8276 Dungeness Crab Fishing Seasons

Except as provided in Section 8276.2 or 8277: (a) Dungeness crab may be taken for commercial purposes in Districts 6, 7, 8, and 9 only between December 1 and July 15. (b) Dungeness crab may be taken for commercial purposes in all other districts only between November 15 and June 30. (c) Dungeness crab may not be taken for commercial purposes in any district, or part of a district, lying within the portions of Crescent City Harbor between the south sand barrier and the breakwater. (d) All Dungeness crab traps shall be removed from state waters by 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the applicable Dungeness crab season. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 663, Sec. 2. (SB 1310) Effective September 21, 2018.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

watersharborportfishingcommercial dungenessall dungenesseffective september

Related Statutes

  • § 8280 Dungeness Crab Fishery Limits
  • § 8276.3 Dungeness Crab Season Delays
  • § 8276.4 Dungeness Crab Task Force
  • § 8279.1 Dungeness Crab Season Delay
  • § 8280.3 Dungeness Crab Permit Transfer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Fish and Game Code. Section 8276.
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