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Rules

Official Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife rules, maps, and pamphlets for recreational crabbing.

• WDFW Marine Areas Maps and regulations for Washington marine fishing areas.
• WDFW Crab Fishing Regulations Season dates, limits, and rules for recreational crabbing.
• WDFW Catch Record Card When a catch record card is required, how to get one, and how to report your catch.
• WDFW Sport Crab Pamphlet (PDF) Official sport crabbing pamphlet with seasons, limits, and gear rules.
• WDFW Crab ID Sheet 2026 (PDF) Identification guide for Dungeness, red rock, and other Washington crabs.
• WDFW Coastal Crab Brochure (PDF) Coastal crabbing rules, seasons, and gear guidance.