Recreational Shellfishing

RECREATIONAL CRABBING
Recreational Crab Fishing Puget Sound sport crabbing to close Dec. 31; new online system opens for reporting
Puget  Sound marine areas currently open for recreational winter crabbing will close at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31, after which all sport crabbers licensed to fish for Dungeness crab in the Sound will have through Feb. 1 to report their winter results. Learn more >>
• Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card Information

RECREATIONAL RAZOR CLAMMING
Photo of a razor clam limit on the beach with a clam shovel in the background. Razor clam dig starts Friday on 2 ocean beaches
State fishery managers have given the OK for the second razor clam dig this month, this one scheduled to begin Jan. 13 at two ocean beaches. Learn more >>


RECREATIONAL SQUID FISHING
Photo of squid swimming underwater. Looking for a healthy choice? Squid, or calamari, is lower in fat and calories than many other protein sources and is beautifully versatile. It can be used for appetizers, soups, salads or main dishes. The best times to catch squid running is from late summer though winter.
Find out more >>
• Find a public pier or dock for squidding near you
• Latest squid reports

LOST OR STOLEN SHELLFISHING GEAR
Picture of different types of shellfish pots

Has your crab or shrimp pot gone missing? You can report lost gear online. Learn more >>

 
Buy Your License Online! Buy Your License Online!
   REPORT YOUR CATCH
Puget Sound crab catch reports are only accepted during two time periods:
• Summer Catch Record Cards
Labor Day through October 1st
• Winter Catch Record Cards
January1st through February 1st
 
Report Online!Online Puget Sound Crab Reporting
• Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card Information
   RELATED INFORMATION
• Statewide Harvest Rules
• 2016 Public Beach List - Special Rules
Public beaches with special rules because of resource needs and/or restrictions on harvest due to health concerns.
• 2017 Seattle Daylight Low Tides - Puget Sound Bivalves
• Boating in Washington Information
• Shellfish and Seaweed Harvest Rules
3 Steps to Safe and Legal Shellfish Harvest - It's your responsibility!
• Washington and Oregon Tide Charts
   HEALTH ADVISORIES
• Marine Biotoxin Bulletin
Beach closures due to red tide and other marine toxins
• Local Fish Consumption Advisories
Health advisories due to contaminants
• Fish Facts for Healthy Nutrition
Information on mercury, PCBs and other contaminants in fish