South Puget Sound

Marine Area 13 - South Puget Sound
Status:
CLOSED
Days open:
None
Season dates:
Closed until further notice.

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.

Map depicting the boundaries of marine area 13

Rules

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

Season

Closed until further notice to promote recovery of Dungeness crab.

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.