Deception Pass - Area 8-1

Status:
OPEN
Days open:
Everyday
Season dates:
Was open from July 1 through September 2, Thursdays through Mondays only except open for August 27 and 28. (Tuesdays and Wednesdays were closed except for August 27 and 28.) Open each day from October 1 though December 31.

Statewide gear rules (crab, shrimp, crawfish)

Report derelict fishing gear

NOTE: All crab fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period. Crab fishing gear may not remain in the water on closed days.

Rules

Dungeness, Red Rock, and Tanner Crab, all fishing methods.

Season

Was open from July 1 through September 2, Thursdays through Mondays only except open for August 27 and 28. (Tuesdays and Wednesdays were closed except for August 27 and 28.) Open each day from October 1 though December 31.

Limits

Species Min. size Daily Limit Season Additional Rules
Dungeness crab 6.25" Five males see above

Must retain back shell while in the field.

Must release all soft-shell, females and undersized crab.

Catch record card required.

Red Rock crab 5" Six crab of either sex see above

Must retain back shell while in the field.

Must release all soft-shell crab.

Tanner crab 4.5" Six crab of either sex see above

Must retain back shell while in the field.

Must release all soft-shell crab.