Where to catch Dungeness Crabs

Here is a collection of specific areas to catch dungeness crabs by region. For location and directions use Google Maps. Be sure to check your local laws to see when and where you can crab and if a license is required.

Washington
Oregon
California

Where to Crab in Washington

Puget Sound

Northern Puget Sound

Padilla Bay
Skagit Bay
Birch Bay
Utsalady Bay at the top of Camano Island
Port Susan
Admiralty Inlet

Southern Puget Sound

Nisqually Reach
Carr Inlet
Poverty Bay
Case Inlet

Central Puget Sound

Port Madison close to Bainbridge Island
Apple Cove Point
Browns Bay around Edmonds
Blake Island
Around Alki Lighthouse

Hood Canal

Dabob Bay
Squamish Harbor
Lilliwaup
Twanoh State Park

Strait of Juan de Fuca

Neah Bay
Sekiu
Around the San Juan Islands
Deception Pass

Grays Harbor - close to Ocean Shores and Westport Jetties

Where to Crab in Oregon

Alsea Bay around Waldport
Yaquina Bay close to Newport
Winchester Bay near Reedsport
Tillamook Bay around Garibaldi
Alsea Bay near Waldport
Siletz Bay
Brookings Jetty
Coos Bay Astoria

Where to Crab in California

Bodega Bay

From the Shore

Tomales Bay - Lawson's Landing
Humboldt Bay - most piers
Crescent City
Doran Park Beach Jetties

Cooked Dungeness Crabs