Dungeness Crab Season California 2024. Dungeness crab (opening dates may be delayed.) open 12/1/2024 to 7/15/2025 1,2. It is found all up and down the west coast of the united states:
The california department of fish and wildlife announced the commercial dungeness crab fishing season will start january 5 for fishing. The commercial dungeness crab season in california will be curtailed to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines, officials announced.