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CDFW Fishing Zone 4

Crab management areaCalifornia

RAMP/entanglement zone

Zone status

Fisheries in this zone

Dungeness crabPer latest notices
Scheduled recreational opener. CDFW RAMP whale assessments (Oct 24–28, Nov 17–21, Dec 6–22) can delay or restrict zones; domoic results can close them.
OPENS NOV 7since Nov 7, 2026

Notice timeline

Apr 2, 2025
RestrictionCDFW
Director's Declaration (RAMP) — April 3, 2025 [2024-25 Season]
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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