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Dungeness Crab
Metacarcinus magister
Central California, Northern California
Minimum Size
5.75" measured by the shortest distance through the body from edge of shell to edge of shell directly in front of and excluding the points (lateral spines).
Limit
10 / day | 10 possessed
Season
(A) From the first Saturday in November through July 30: Del Norte, Humboldt and Mendocino counties.
(B) From the first Saturday in November through June 30: All other counties.
Dungeness crab may not be taken from or possessed if taken from San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay, plus all their tidal bays, sloughs and estuaries between the Golden Gate Bridge and Carquinez Bridge.
Special Notes
Special Notes: Diving for crustaceans: In all ocean waters, except as provided in Section 29.05, skin and SCUBA divers may take crustaceans by the use of the hands only. Divers may not possess any hooked device while diving or attempting to dive. Divers may be in possession of spearfishing equipment so long as possession of such equipment is otherwise lawful and is not being used to aid in the take of crustaceans.
Dungeness crab may not be taken from or possessed if taken from San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay, plus all their tidal bays, sloughs and estuaries between the Golden Gate Bridge and Carquinez Bridge.
Toxicity
Domoic acid, a product of harmful algal blooms, can be found in the viscera (guts) of crabs during blooms; avoid eating during periods of bloom, remove viscera before cooking, and/or check for warnings.
Reference:
Image: 5247_dungeness_munsel_odfw, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (https://www.flickr.com/photos/odfw/4420299787), Public Domain Mark 1.0
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