The season for crab is almost upon us! Birch Bay is well known as one of the most popular crabbing areas in the NW. The crab are plentiful and perhaps it’s so popular because the water is so accessible in Birch Bay. People will use boats, kayaks, and paddleboards to drop their crab pots, and many people will even walk into the water with nets or buckets to catch crab by hand.
Follow the rules and be safe on the water!
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Marine Area 7
| Status |
Days Open |
Opening Date |
Closing Date |
| CLOSED |
None |
August 16, 2018 |
September 30, 2018 |
Rules:
Dungeness, Red Rock, and Tanner Crab, all fishing methods.
Seasons:
Once opened, crabbing will be allowed Thursdays through Mondays each week. Recreational crabbing will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and all gear must be removed from the water on closed days.
| Species |
Min. size |
Daily Limit |
Season |
Additional Rules |
| Dungeness Crab |
6.25″ |
5 Males |
see above |
Must retain back shell while in the field.
Must release all softshell, females and undersized crab.
Catch record card required. |
| Red Rock Crab |
5″ |
Six crab
Either sex |
see above |
Must retain back shell while in the field.
Must release all softshell crab. |
| Tanner Crab |
4.5″ |
Six crab
Either sex |
see above |
Must retain back shell while in the field.
Must release all softshell crab. |
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