Winter Crabbing Season Puget Sound 2024. Crabbers must release softshell crabs back. Visit the wdfw recreational crabbing seasons and areas page to learn more.
The portion of marine area 12 (hood canal) south of ayock point and marine area 13 (south puget sound) will remain closed for the winter season due to. Even with only a few months in to the new crabbing season, when crabbing in.
Puget sound is home to two.
Our puget sound’s first major salmon opener of 2024 is going to kick off on march 1st in marine area 10 and 11.
The table below includes information for the winter 2023 crabbing season for the marine areas located in puget sound.
Generally, winter crab season takes place between october 1st and december 31st, but it’s always a good idea to check the official washington department of fish and wildlife.
