The Birch Bay crabbing season is open. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife dates for the North # 3 – Gulf of Georgia crab fishing season are August 17,2017 through September 30, 2017.
Crab may be harvested Thursdays through Mondays each week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are closed) through September 30th, 2017.
Crabbers fishing from boats may only set and pull gear from one hour before official sunrise to one hour after official sunset on open days.
Crab Limits and Rules
| 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. |
