Dungeness crab

Commercial Dungeness Crab season opens Dec. 31 Oregon's north coast

The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers Thursday morning.

University of Oregon biology professor Alan Shanks created a way to predict the size of Oregon's Dungeness crab catch by counting baby crabs coming to shore four years prior.

Commercial Dungeness crabbing boats in Oregon have a three day window to set their traps before they can begin their harvest at 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 16

Commercial crab season begins Dec. 16 from Cape Falcon to the California border

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed coastwide until at least Dec. 16, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday.

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab catch is down so far this season but the price fishermen are getting for their catch is buoying the fleet’s spreadsheets.

Oregon’s Dungeness Crab season is underway. The fishery is the state’s most valuable and the crustacean is a popular item for holiday feasts.

Fishermen with callused hands and vise-like grips worked steadily along Newport’s docks this week to prepare boats and gear in a final push before the opening of Oregon’s 2024-25 commercial Dungeness crab season.

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season has been delayed coastwide until at least Dec. 16.

The commercial Dungeness Crab season is now underway for part of the Oregon coast. The timing is good for holiday meals.

Officials say Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed until at least Dec. 16.