This Saturday marks the opening of recreational Dungeness crab fishing for the 2025-2026 season in our area. Commercial Dungeness crabbing, scheduled to open Nov. 15, is likely to be delayed. In order ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed for the seventh year in a row to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife continued their stoppage of crab fishing with traps in the Monterey Bay for the protection of the whales. The reason for the delay is to protect the ...

Two Bay Area fishermen push low-tech redesign of crab pot to protect whales — and revitalize a threatened industry Good news, crab lovers. California’s commercial and recreational Dungeness seasons ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a stoppage of crab fishing with traps for the Monterey Bay for the protection of whales. The CDFW announced on Friday that crab fishing will ...

California officials will further restrict commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fishing next month south of the Sonoma-Mendocino county line to reduce entanglement risks for humpback whales ...

Saturday marks the opening of recreational Dungeness crab fishing for the 2023-2024 season. In order to avoid entanglements with the large number of whales feeding in nearshore areas along ...

The commercial Dungeness crab season in California will be curtailed to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines, officials announced Thursday. The state Department of ...

For many in the Bay Area, enjoying fresh Dungeness crab in November or December is a cherished tradition. Whether piled high at family gatherings, served with warm sourdough, or starring in festive ...