Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
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About
Premier West Coast table crab. Rich sweet meat. Caught on trap trips out of NorCal and Bay Area docks.
Typical Catch Size
CA Regulations (CDFW)
📋 Season dates and limits vary; check CDFW
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
Habitat
Sandy/muddy bottom, 60–300ft. Bay entrances and nearshore.
Season
November–June (season varies by year and area)
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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