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Dungeness Crab (ocean) regulations

Oregon · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Oregon marine reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCEODFW marine zone regulations ↗UPDATED AUGUST 13, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The ODFW page is an informational summary; the applicable administrative rules and in-season actions are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Dungeness Crab (ocean)Columbia Zone ocean waters: closed Oct. 16-Nov. 30; bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers, and jetties are open year-round, 24 hours/day. Only males may be kept; up to 3 rings/lines/pots per person. · Listed season windows: Dec 1, 2026 through Oct 15, 2027 · 12 fish listedListed open12 male crabs per day; minimum size 5.75 inches.5.75"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
12 male crabs per day; minimum size 5.75 inches.
LISTED MIN SIZE
5.75 inches
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • Dec 1, 2026 through Oct 15, 2027 · 12 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
Columbia Zone ocean waters: closed Oct. 16-Nov. 30; bays, beaches, estuaries, tide pools, piers, and jetties are open year-round, 24 hours/day. Only males may be kept; up to 3 rings/lines/pots per person.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, “Columbia Zone” shellfish regulation highlights and Aug. 13, 2026 “Crabbing & Clamming Report - Marine Zone.”

UPDATED August 13, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

ODFW marine zone regulations ↗

The ODFW page is an informational summary; the applicable administrative rules and in-season actions are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.