Essie Jacynth

Washington State Crab Season 2024 Dates. Washington is known for its rugged coastline and vast expanses of ocean, inlets and bays, salmon fishing happens to be the main event in pretty much every corner of the state,. Crabbing is one of washington's most popular recreational fisheries.

Typically, crabbing season runs from november through june and july, with some exceptions. The washington department of fish and wildlife (wdfw) announced today that many puget sound marine areas will reopen for recreational crab fishing.