CDFW Fishing Zone 6

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

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on October 25, 2024, and delayed the opening of the Dungeness crab season in Fishing Zones 3-6, implemented a recreational crab trap prohibition in Fishing Zones 3 and 4, and issued a Fleet Advisory for Fishing Zones 1-6 for the recreational fishery. Director’s Declaration (PDF) October 25, 2024 CDFW Final Assessment and Management Recommendation (PDF) October 25, 2024 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data UPDATED (PDF) October 22, 2024 CDFW Preliminary Assessment and Available Data (PDF) October 18, 2024 2023-24 Season