Dungeness crab (commercial)

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on June 18, 2026, and is continuing the management actions currently in place, including the 15% Gear Reduction and 30-fathom Depth Constraint in Fishing Zones 1-2 for the commercial fishery, and the Crab Trap Prohibition in Fishing Zones 3-5 for the recreational fishery. These management actions will remain in place for the remainder of the statutory season. CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) June 18, 2026 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) June 16, 2026 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) June 12, 2026

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on May 15, 2026, and is implementing a Crab Trap Prohibition for the recreational fishery in Fishing Zone 3 and continuing the Crab Trap Prohibition in Fishing Zones 4-5. A Fleet Advisory will remain in place for all Fishing Zones. The Director is also continuing the 15% Gear Reduction and 30-fathom Depth Constraint in Fishing Zones 1-2 for the commercial fishery. Fishing Zones 3-5 are closed for the remainder of the season, with Alternative Gear authorized for use. Director’s Declaration (PDF) May 15, 2026 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) May 15, 2026 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) May 12, 2026

In Fishing Zone 3 (Sonoma/Mendocino county line, 38°46.125' N. Latitude to Pigeon Point, 37°11' N. Latitude), a recreational trap prohibition will go into effect at 6 p.m. on May 22, 2026. CDFW anticipates the next risk assessment will take place in early June 2026.

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on April 17, 2026 and is continuing the 15% Gear Reduction in Fishing Zones 1-2 and implementing a 30-fathom Depth Constraint effective April 30, 2026, at 6p.m. For Fishing Zone 3, a Fishery Zone Closure will be effective April 30, 2026, at 6p.m. and the authorization of Alternative Gear effective May 7, 2026, at 7a.m. For the recreational fishery, the Crab Trap Prohibition will continue in Fishing Zones 4-5 and a Fleet Advisory for all Fishing Zones. Director’s Declaration (PDF) April 17, 2026 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) April 17, 2026 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) April 15, 2026 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) April 14, 2026

A 30-fathom depth restriction will be implemented in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery effective 6 p.m. on April 30, 2026 in Fishing Zones 1 and 2 (California/Oregon border to the Sonoma/Mendocino county line). In Fishing Zone 3 (Sonoma/Mendocino county line to Pigeon Point), the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will close at 6 p.m. on April 30, 2026, at which time the commercial take and possession of Dungeness crab from those waters is prohibited unless using alternative gear, the use of which is authorized to begin at 7 a.m. on May 7, 2026. Permitted commercial Dungeness crab vessels are conditionally authorized to retrieve lost, damaged, abandoned, or otherwise derelict commercial Dungeness crab traps. Read the press release for details and conditions. There are no changes to the current recreational crab fishing regulations or seasons.

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on April 3, 2026 and is continuing the 15% Gear Reduction in Fishing Zones 1-2 and 40% Gear Reduction in Fishing Zone 3. Fishing Zones 4 and 5 closed for the season on March 27, 2026, and Alternative Gear is authorized for use effective April 3, 2026, for the remainder of the statutory season. For the recreational fishery, the Crab Trap Prohibition in Fishing Zones 4-5 will continue as well as the Fleet Advisory for all Fishing Zones. CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) April 3, 2026 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) April 1, 2026 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) March 30, 2026

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on March 13, 2026, and announced the season closure for the commercial fishery in Fishing Zones 4 and 5, effective March 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., and a continuation of the existing 15% Gear Reduction in Fishing Zones 1 and 2 and 40% Gear Reduction in Fishing Zone 3. Alternative Gear is authorized for use on April 3, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. for Fishing Zones 4 and 5. The Director also announced a recreational Crab Trap Prohibition for Fishing Zones 4 and 5, effective March 27, 2026, at 6:00p.m. A Fleet Advisory remains for all Fishing Zones. Director’s Declaration (PDF) March 13, 2026 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) March 13, 2026 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) March 11, 2026 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) March 10, 2026

The commercial Dungeness crab fishery will close on March 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. in Fishing Zones 4 and 5 (Pigeon Point, 37°11' N Latitude to Point Conception, 34°27' N Latitude) at which time the commercial take and possession of Dungeness crab from those waters is prohibited unless using alternative gear, the use of which is authorized beginning April 3, 2026. This is the first time CDFW has authorized the use of alternative gear, or pop-up fishing gear, in the commercial Dungeness crab fishery. The use of approved alternative gear in Fishing Zones 4 and 5 will be allowed beginning April 3, 2026, at 7 a.m. The commercial fishery will remain open in Fishing Zones 1, 2, and 3 (California/Oregon border to Pigeon Point) under existing crab trap reductions. A recreational crab trap restriction will go into effect on March 27, 2026, at 6 p.m., in Fishing Zones 4 and 5. Recreational crabbers may not use crab traps in those fishing zones for the rest of the season, but take of Dungeness crab by other methods (including hoop nets and crab snares) will be allowed. The next risk assessment will take place in early April 2026.

The waters off Humboldt County from the southern boundary of the Reading Rock state marine protected areas (41° 17.6' N. latitude) to Cape Mendocino (40° 10.0’ N. latitude) will open for commercial Dungeness crab fishing on Jan. 30, preceded by a 64-hour gear setting period beginning at 8:01 a.m. on January 27 under a 15 percent gear reduction.

The commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open at 12:01 a.m., January 15, 2026 under a 15 percent gear reduction in the following areas: California/Oregon border (42° 0.0’ N. latitude) to the southern boundary of the Reading Rock state marine protected areas (41° 17.6' N. latitude) Cape Mendocino (40° 10.0’ N. latitude) to the Sonoma/Mendocino county line (38° 46.125’ N. latitude). From the southern boundary of the Reading Rock state marine protected areas (41° 17.6' N. latitude) to Cape Mendocino (40° 10.0’ N. latitude) the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will remain closed due to unhealthy levels of domoic acid in the crab. Commercial Dungeness crab fishing in this area will reopen when state health officials determine that domoic acid no longer poses a significant risk to public health. <h2

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on December 19, 2025, and will open the Fishing Season for the commercial fishery in Fishing Zones 3, 4, and 5 on January 5, 2026, at 12:01am, under a 40% Gear Reduction. A gear setting period for Fishing Zones 3-5 would begin on January 2, 2025, at 8:01am. Fishing Zones 1 and 2 will open with a 15% Gear Reduction once domoic acid and quality testing requirements are met. Currently, Fishing Zones 1 and 2 will be delayed until at least January 15, 2026, pending testing requirements. The Director is also lifting the Crab Trap Prohibition for the recreational fishery in Fishing Zones 1, 3, and 4, effective January 2, 2026, at 8:01am. Director's Declaration (PDF) December 19, 2025 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) December 19, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) December 17, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) December 15, 2025

Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Resources Program 2040 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 (541) 867-4741 FAX (541) 867-0311 www.dfw.state.or.us/mrp/ December 19, 2025 Oregon Ocean Commercial Dungeness Crab Permit Holders and Interested Persons, In consultation with the crab industry, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and California and Washington fishery managers, based on meat recovery and domoic acid results from preseason testing, ODFW is opening a portion of the Oregon ocean commercial Dungeness crab season as follows: Cape Falcon (45° 46’ 00” N. Lat.) to Oregon/Washington border (46° 15’ 00” N. Lat.) 73 hr presoak begins (setting gear): December 28, 8:00 a.m. Hold Inspections: December 30, see schedule on back Start date (pulling gear): December 31, 9:00 a.m. Fair start provision reminders: Fair start provisions will be in place for any delayed areas in the Tri-State area (from Klipsan Beach, WA south to Point Arena, CA). Any vessel that started fishing in the area from the OR/CA border to Cape Falcon, OR prior to December 31, 9:00 am will not be allowed to fish in the area from Cape Falcon to Klipsan Beach (46° 28’ 00”) until 9:00 am on January 30, 2026. Fishing includes setting gear. For details on fair start provisions north of Klipsan Beach, see the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Industry Notice. Vessel Hold Inspections reminders: Vessels must obtain a hold inspection prior to participating in the fishery for the first 30 days after opening. The vessel operator or owner must declare on the pre-season hold inspection certificate the zone in which the vessel will start fishing. Each inspection certificate must be signed by the vessel operator or owner, not by a crewman. Closed area transit reminders: Vessels with an activated Vessel Monitoring System or Electronic Monitoring system and registered with ODFW may possess and land Dungeness crab in an area that is otherwise closed to take of Dungeness crab for commercial purposes under certain conditions. Review the full requirements and register for closed area transit in Oregon here. We would like to thank everyone involved with preseason meat recovery and domoic acid testing efforts this year to help us ensure that Oregon Dungeness crab are of excellent quality and ready for harvest. Please contact us if you have any questions. Troy Buell Justin Ainsworth State Fishery Manager Marine Resources Program Manager 541-961-8135 541-609-1134 OregonTina Kotek, Governor 2025-26 Commercial Dungeness Crab Cape Falcon (45º 46' 00" N. Lat.) to OR/CA border Season Opening Schedule 73 hr presoak begins (setting gear): December 28, 8:00 a.m. Hold Inspections: December 30, see schedule below Start date (pulling gear): December 31, 9:00 a.m. Hold Inspection Schedule After hours or for other locations: call (800)-452-7888 or *OSP from a cellphone After-hours appointments may be limited and could be delayed based on availability. LOCATION TIME Columbia River Deep Sea Basin Warrenton Boat Basin Astoria West End/Pier 2 12 - 4 PM

Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Resources Program 2040 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 (541) 867-4741 FAX (541) 867-0311 www.dfw.state.or.us/mrp/ December 5, 2025 In consultation with the crab industry, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and California and Washington fishery managers, based on meat recovery and domoic acid results from preseason testing, ODFW is opening the Oregon ocean commercial Dungeness crab season as follows: Cape Falcon (45° 46’ 00” N. Lat.) southward to Oregon/California border (42° 00’ 00” N. Lat.) 73 hr presoak begins (setting gear): December 13, 8:00 a.m. Hold Inspections: December 15, see schedule on back Start date (pulling gear): December 16, 9:00 a.m. The commercial Dungeness crab fishery will remain closed in the Pacific Ocean and Columbia River from Cape Falcon northward to the Oregon/Washington border. The continued delay in this area will allow completion of additional testing for meat recovery in the Long Beach, WA area that did not meet recovery criteria. Fair start provision reminders: Fair start provisions will be in place for any delayed areas in the Tri-State area (from Klipsan Beach, WA south to Point Arena, CA). A vessel used for fishing crab in any open zone within these areas may not be used for fishing crab in any other zone within the Tri- State area that opens at a later date until 30 days after the later opening date. Vessel Hold Inspections reminders: Vessels must obtain a hold inspection prior to participating in the fishery for the first 30 days after opening. The vessel operator or owner must declare on the pre-season hold inspection certificate the zone in which the vessel will start fishing. Each inspection certificate must be signed by the vessel operator or owner, not by a crewman. Closed area transit reminders: Vessels with an activated Vessel Monitoring System or Electronic Monitoring system and registered with ODFW may possess and land Dungeness crab in an area that is otherwise closed to take of Dungeness crab for commercial purposes under certain conditions. Review the full requirements and register for closed area transit here. We would like to thank everyone involved with preseason meat recovery and domoic acid testing efforts this year to help us ensure that Oregon Dungeness crab are of excellent quality and ready for harvest. Please contact us if you have any questions. Troy Buell Justin Ainsworth State Fishery Manager Marine Resources Program Manager 541-961-8135 541-609-1134 OregonTina Kotek, Governor Page 2 of 2 2025-26 Commercial Dungeness Crab Cape Falcon (45º 46' 00" N. Lat.) to OR/CA border Season Opening Schedule 73 hr presoak begins (setting gear): December 13, 8:00AM Hold Inspections: December 15, see schedule below Start date (pulling gear): December 16, 9:00AM Hold Inspection Schedule After hours or for other locations: (800) 452-7888 or *OSP from a cellphone After-hours appointments may be limited and could be delayed based on availability. LOCATION TIME Columbia River Deep Sea Basin Hammond Boat Basin Warrenton Boat Basin Astoria West End/Pier 2 12-1 PM Garibaldi Boat Basin 12-2 PM Pacific City By appointment Depoe Bay By appointment Newport South Beach Marina Seafood Proc. Docks- Bay Blvd. Port Dock 3, 5 & 7 12-4 PM Florence By appointment Winchester Bay Boat Basin 12-1 PM Charleston Small Boat Basin Charleston Boat Basin Hallmark Fisheries 12-4 PM Bandon By appointment Port Orford 12-2:30 PM Brookings Boat Basin Port Docks 12-4 PM

Department of Fish and Wildlife Marine Resources Program 2040 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 (541) 867-4741 FAX (541) 867-0311 www.dfw.state.or.us/mrp/ November 21, 2025 Oregon Ocean Commercial Dungeness Crab Permit Holders and Interested Persons, In partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission (ODCC), Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the commercial crabbing industry, the first round of Oregon preseason Dungeness crab quality and domoic acid testing was conducted coastwide during November 8-9 and results are posted here. The minimum meat recovery rates to be met in each test area are 23% north of Cascade Head and 24% south of Cascade Head (no rounding allowed in any area). In round 1, all Oregon meat recovery areas met meat recovery criteria, but the area off Long Beach, Washington, did not. Domoic acid results from crab collected in all 12 crab harvest areas are posted on ODA’s website here. There are no elevated crab viscera results at this time. Based on these results and consultations with industry advisors, ODA, and Washington and California Departments of Fish and Wildlife, there was Tri-State agreement to delay the ocean commercial Dungeness crab season in Oregon until at least December 16. This delay will allow completion of additional meat recovery testing off Washington and avoid disrupting traditional fishing patterns. If Long Beach meets criteria on the next round of testing, the Oregon fishery will open December 16. If not, we will reinitiate consultations to decide on a season opening structure, with announcement targeted for December 7. We thank everyone involved with testing this preseason and appreciate upcoming testing efforts to help us ensure that Oregon Dungeness crab are of excellent quality and safe to consume. Please contact us if you have any questions. Troy Buell Justin Ainsworth State Fishery Manager Marine Resources Program Manager 541-961-8135 541-609-1134 OregonTina Kotek, Governor

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on October 24, 2025, and is implementing a season delay for Fishing Zones 1-6 for the commercial fishery and a crab trap prohibition for the recreational fishery in Fishing Zones 1, 3, and 4. A Fleet Advisory would also be implemented for all Fishing Zones for the recreational fishery. Note that high levels of domoic acid will delay the opening of the recreational fishery from the California/Oregon border south to the Sonoma/Mendocino County line. Recreational take and/or possession of Dungeness crab is prohibited in these closed waters. In the area between the Sonoma/Mendocino County line and Point Reyes, State health agencies are advising the public not to consume crab viscera (guts) to avoid potential domoic acid exposure. Director's Declaration (PDF) October 24, 2025 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) October 24, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) October 22, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data UPDATED (PDF) October 22, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) October 21, 2025 2024-25 Season

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on June 13, 2025, and is implementing a season closure of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in Fishing Zones 1 and 2, effective June 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. There is also a continuation of the temporary crab trap restriction in the recreational crab fishery in Fishing Zones 3 and 4 through the remainder of the statutory season. Director’s Declaration (PDF) June 13, 2025 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) June 13, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) June 12, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) June 10, 2025

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on May 19, 2025, and is continuing the 25% Gear Reduction and 30-Fathom Depth Constraint in Fishing Zones 1 and 2. The Crab Trap Prohibition in Fishing Zones 3 and 4 and Fleet Advisory for all open Fishing Zones for the recreational fishery will continue. CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) May 19, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) May 16, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) May 14, 2025

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on April 21, 2025, and is closing the commercial fishery in Fishing Zone 3, effective May 1, 2025, at 6:00pm, and continuing the 25% Gear Reduction and 30-Fathom Depth Constraint in Fishing Zones 1 and 2. A Crab Trap Prohibition for the recreational fleet in Fishing Zone 3 will also be implemented, effective May 1, 2025, at 6:00pm. A Fleet Advisory remains for all Fishing Zones. Director's Declaration (PDF) April 21, 2025 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) April 21, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) April 17, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) April 15, 2025

The Director of CDFW continued the 25% Gear Reduction in Fishing Zones 1-2 and implemented a 30-fathom Depth Constraint. The 50% Gear Reduction was also continued along with an additional 30-fathom Depth Constraint in Fishing Zone 3. A Season Closure for the commercial fishery in Fishing Zones 4-6 and a crab trap prohibition for the recreational fishery in Fishing Zone 4 were also announced. These actions will be effective April 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. A Fleet Advisory will be maintained for all Fishing Zones for both the commercial and recreational fisheries. Director's Declaration (PDF) April 3, 2025 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) April 3, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) April 2, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data Document (PDF) March 28, 2025

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on March 17, 2025, and will continue the current Gear Reductions for the commercial Dungeness crab fishery and Fleet Advisory for both the commercial and recreational fisheries. Fishing Zones 1 and 2 will continue the 25% Gear Reduction and Fishing Zones 3, 4, 5, and 6 will continue the 50% Gear Reduction. CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) March 17, 2027 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) March 14, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) March 12, 2025

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on February 13, 2025, and will continue the current Gear Reductions for the commercial Dungeness crab fishery and Fleet Advisory for both the commercial and recreational fisheries. Fishing Zones 1 and 2 will continue the 25% Gear Reduction and Fishing Zones 3, 4, 5, and 6 will continue the 50% Gear Reduction. CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) February 13, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) February 11, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) February 10, 2025

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on January 22, 2025, and will continue the current Gear Reductions for the commercial Dungeness crab fishery and Fleet Advisory for both the commercial and recreational fisheries. Fishing Zones 1 and 2 will continue the 25% Gear Reduction and Fishing Zones 3, 4, 5, and 6 will continue the 50% Gear Reduction. CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) January 16, 2025 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) January 15, 2025 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) January 13, 2025

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on December 20, 2024 and announced the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in Fishing Zones 3-6 beginning on January 5, 2025, at 12:01 am with pre-soak to begin on January 2, 2025, at 8:01am. This area will be subject to a 50% Gear Reduction. Fishing Zones 1-2 will be further delayed due to the inability to conduct meat quality testing. The season will automatically open on January 15, 2025, at 12:01 am under a 25% Gear Reduction. The pre-soak period will begin on January 12, 2025, at 8:01am. The recreational crab trap restriction in Fishing Zones 3 and 4 will also be lifted effective 8:01am on January 2, 2025. The Fleet Advisory for both the recreational and commercial fisheries remains in effect. Director's Declaration (PDF) December 20, 2024 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) December 19, 2024 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) December 18, 2024 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) December 16, 2024

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on December 6, 2024 and delayed opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season in Fishing Zones 1-6. The crab trap prohibition in the recreational fishery will continue in Fishing Zones 3 and 4 along with a recreational Fleet Advisory for all Fishing Zones. CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) December 4, 2024 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) December 4, 2024 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) December 3, 2024

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on November 21, 2024, and is delaying the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab season in Fishing Zones 1 and 2 and continuing the delay for Fishing Zones 3-6. The recreational crab trap prohibition in Fishing Zones 3 and 4, and the Fleet Advisory for Fishing Zones 1-6 remain in effect. Director's Declaration (PDF) November 21, 2024 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) November 21, 2024 Working Group Recommendation (PDF) November 19, 2024 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) November 15, 2024

1 PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION 205 SE Spokane, Portland, Oregon 97202 PHONE (503) 595-3100 FAX (503) 595-3232 Revised Pre-Season Testing Protocol for the Tri-State Coastal Dungeness Crab Commercial Fishery July 2024 I. Purpose In accordance with the Tri-State Dungeness Crab Memorandum of Understanding (see Appendix A), the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), Oregon Department of Fish Wildlife (ODFW) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will conduct a coast wide test fishery in the area from Point Arena, California to the United States-Canadian border. Meat recovery results from the test fishery will be used as a basis for recommendations to the department directors (or their designees) in each state regarding the commercial Dungeness crab season opening date(s). The intent is to employ a standardized and consistent protocol for coordinating the season opening date based upon coast-wide crab quality. Department directors (or their designees) will consider the test fishing data to coordinate an organized season opening structure in the event that season delays due to poor quality crab are necessary. II. Test Fishery Procedures a. Each state agency will determine the number and location of test areas necessary to collect data that is sufficient to be representative of the primary range of the fishery. Detailed information on test areas and station locations are provided by each state to the other Tri-State Dungeness Crab Committee member states and the Pacific State Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) in the appendices to this document. If changes are required to the information provided in the appendices, notification will be provided to the other member states a minimum of two weeks prior to conducting the test fishery. Each test area is made up of 1-3 test station(s) centered on major crabbing ports in each state. Each test station is made up of three strings of six pots at three pre-determined depths. The test areas, stations and target depths are listed in each state’s appendix to this document. California statute requires testing to be conducted and funded by an entity authorized by the CDFW. (California Fish and Game Code [FGC] section 8276.2) b. Vessels and processors involved in the testing program will be selected based on consultation between State agency personnel and industry representatives. Persons 2 on board testing vessels will be limited to captain, crew, and state or other authorized observers. c. A string of pots will be deployed at each station at depths of 15, 30, and 45 fathoms. If those depths are not practicable, deviations should be noted and explained in the station location appendix. d. Six standard commercial Dungeness crab pots will be used at each station. Pots will generally be soaked for 24 hours unless weather conditions require a shorter or longer soak time. The soak time for each station will be noted on the publicly posted results provided to the other states and PSMFC. All legal-sized male crabs from each pot string, regardless of shell condition, will be collected for meat recovery. Crab will be kept in water until they are drained in preparation for weighing. Catch (number of crab) per pot will not be recorded. Crab collected from a single test area (all stations) will be combined and processed as a group to generate a single meat recovery percentage for each test area. Each test area will be assessed individually to meet the minimum meat recovery criteria as specified in sections III and IV and not averaged together. If the boat weight (as defined in section III. c.) of all of the crab from a single test area is less than 300 pounds that sample will be resampled as soon as possible. If the boat weight of the sample appears to be to be less than 300 pounds, at the discretion of the vessel operator, pots may be reset immediately and the crab from a second pull of all of the pots in the area can be combined with the first for a single sample of crabs for the test area. e. Crabs from each test station may be collected as part of each state’s domoic acid test, if such test will be conducted. f. Test-fishing and domoic acid test results will be provided to each state and the PSMFC as soon as possible. III. Meat Recovery Testing Procedures a. All crab collected for meat recovery testing will be included regardless of condition. b. Crab will be weighed 30 minutes from offload of the vessel and this number will be reported as boat weight. The boat weight will be used to calculate meat recovery for test results. For every test area, the amount of time between offload and weighing will be recorded and an explanation provided if crab were drained longer than 30 minutes. c. If crabs are transported to a processing facility, they will be transported in a closed container or vehicle. 3 d. Crab used in the meat recovery test will be backed and cooked (not steamed) in fresh water for 12 minutes. e. Crab will be chilled in cold water then held in cold storage for a minimum of 2 hours prior to picking. Picking will be completed within approximately 24 hours. f. If crabs are cooked and stored for more than 2 hours before picking, they will be stored in wire cages covered in a tote liner (giant plastic bag) and covered in ice to maintain consistent moisture levels. This process will allow the test crab to chill, drain instead of absorbing water, and avoid drying out from sitting in refrigerated air uncovered. g. If live crabs are held overnight in recirculating seawater prior to processing this will be noted on the publicly posted test results provided to the other states and PSMFC. h. The pick-out process for each test will be observed by state agency staff or other persons approved by the states. i. Crab meat will be picked out, including tips. Crab meat will be brined in a 90% solution, cleaned, rinsed, drained, pressed, drip tested and weighed to obtain packed weight. j. Packed weight is divided by boat weight to calc…

2025 Preseason Coastal Dungeness crab Test Fishery Results for WA, OR, and CA Test Area Name % Meat Recovery Required ** Number of pots Date* Meat Recovery % Date* Meat Recovery % Date* Meat Recovery % Date* Meat Recovery % Date* Meat Recovery % Northern 23% n/a NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT Westport 23% 54 10/16/25 20.9% 11/11/25 25.0% NT NT NT NT NT NT Long Beach 23% 54 NT NT 11/3/25 21.9% 12/1/25 22.4% 12/13/25 28.1%^ NT NT Astoria (50-A) 23% 36 NT NT 11/9/25 26.4% NT NT NT NT NT NT Garibaldi (50-B) 23% 18 NT NT 11/9/25 27.1% NT NT NT NT NT NT Pacific City (50-C) 23% 18 NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT Newport North (50-D) 24% 18 NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT Newport South (50-E and 50-F) 24% 36 NT NT 11/9/25 27.7% NT NT NT NT NT NT Coos Bay North (50-G and 50-H) 24% 36 NT NT 11/9/25 27.4% NT NT NT NT NT NT Coos Bay South (50-I and 50-J) 24% 36 NT NT 11/9/25 27.4% NT NT NT NT NT NT Port Orford (50-K) 24% 18 NT NT 11/9/25 28.7% NT NT NT NT NT NT Brookings (50-L) 24% 18 NT NT 11/9/25 27.5% NT NT NT NT NT NT Crescent City 24% 36 NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT Trinidad 24% 36 NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT Eureka 24% 36 NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT Bodega Bay n/a NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT San Francisco n/a NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT NT † Oregon areas 50-C and 50-D unintentionally combined onboard vessel ^ Crabs collected from less than total pots set in Seaview (17/18) test station. Crab retained in vessel hold overnight before offload. ` *Date pots were pulled. **Meat recovery criteria per Tri-State protocol. Percentage meat recovery may not be rounded to meet minimum threshold listed. Test Area Information Round 4Round 3 District 10 (not bound by Tri-State) Washington Optional Early Round Round 1 Round 2 Oregon California 11/9/25 27.5%†

2025 SYNOPSIS OREGON COMMERCIAL FISHING REGULATIONS 2 This material will be furnished in alternate format for people with disabilities if needed. Please call (503) 947-6200. ODFW prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. If you believe that you have been discriminated against as described above in any program, activity, or facility, or if you desire further information, please contact Deputy Director, Fish & Wildlife Programs, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive S.E., Salem, OR 97302, or call (503) 947-6000, or write to Chief, Public Civil Rights Division Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. Marine Debris Report Marine Debris in Oregon to: beach.debris@oprd.oregon.gov or call 211 or 1-800-SAFENET Information on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Debris Programs: marinedebris.noaa.gov Entangled Whales Report entangled whales IMMEDIATELY to the National Marine Fisheries Service whale entanglement hotline at: 1-877-SOS-WHALE (1-877-767-9425) or hail the U.S. Coast Guard on Channel 16. If possible, stand by. US Coast Guard Vessel Safety Information Safety requirements at: dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention- Policy-CG-5P/Inspections-Compliance-CG-5PC-/Commercial-Vessel- Compliance/Fishing-Vessel-Safety-Division/ Invasive Species Report invasive species at (503) 947-6308 or at: dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/invasive_species.asp Cover photo provided by Justine Kenyon-Benson, ODFW Pictured from left to right are Lisa Newell (Newell Seafoods), Antone Pittit (Newell Seafoods), and Amy Sharp (F/V Spring Crusader) 3 ATTENTION This publication describes the non-treaty commercial fishing regulations in condensed form for the convenience of the commercial harvester and is not intended to replace the laws or administrative rules. Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) are cited in parentheses to help the reader refer to the original sections that were condensed. For detailed information refer to these laws and rules. Unless otherwise specified, information covers laws and rules in effect at the start of the year and is subject to change during the year. Copies of specific laws and rules may be obtained from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) offices. The ORS and OAR are also available online (see pages 6 and 7) and in most public libraries. Commercial fishery laws not listed here are still applicable. Any person participating in any commercial fishery in Oregon must abide by all applicable state and federal laws and rules. Related Publications: a. Federal Regulations Applying in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from 3- 200 miles for the U.S. Commercial and Recreational Groundfish Fisheries off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. b. Federal Regulations for West Coast Salmon Fisheries Applying in the Exclusive Economic Zone (3-200 miles) off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. These regulations are adopted by OAR for Oregon waters (0-3 miles). and area available at: fisheries.noaa.gov/west-coast/sustainable-fisheries/ salmon-and-steelhead-fisheries-west-coast#regulations c. Current information relating to the EEZ for groundfish, salmon, Highly Migratory Species, Coastal Pelagic Species, and halibut federal regulations are available at the website for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) West Coast Regional Office (WCR): fisheries.noaa.gov/region/west-coast#fisheries 4 Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS AND CONTACTS ...................................................................... 6 GUIDE TO SELECTED STATE FISHERIES ........................................................... 8 LICENSE, PERMIT, AND LANDING FEES ........................................................... 10 LANDING FEES ................................................................................................. 10 FISH DEALER LICENSE FEES ......................................................................... 10 COMMERCIAL FISHING LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES .................................. 11 GENERAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................... 12 DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................... 12 IT IS ALWAYS UNLAWFUL ............................................................................... 13 PROHIBITED SPECIES ..................................................................................... 14 SHARED ECOSYSTEM COMPONENT SPECIES RESTRICTIONS ................. 14 VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 15 BOAT RESTRICTIONS ...................................................................................... 15 COMMERCIAL LICENSES AND PERMITS .......................................................... 16 INDIVIDUAL AND CREW LICENSES ................................................................ 16 BOAT LICENSES ............................................................................................... 16 OTHER LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS ................................... 17 FISH DEALERS ..................................................................................................... 18 FISH DEALER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 18 FISH DEALER LICENSES ................................................................................. 19 OCEAN TROLL SALMON FISHERY .................................................................... 21 PACIFIC HALIBUT FISHERY ................................................................................ 22 FAR OFFSHORE FISHERY .................................................................................. 22 MARINE FISH FISHERIES .................................................................................... 23 HIGHLY …