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Humboldt County coast fully open for recreational crabbing

The coast of Humboldt County is now fully open for recreational crabbing, following a partial opener in mid-December.
Lost Coast Outpost

Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Now Open to Entire Humboldt Coast; Commercial Season Set to Open Jan. 15, Pending Domoic Acid Test Results

Following the recommendation from state health agencies, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Acting Director ...
Sierra Sun Times

Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery Now Open in Last Closed Area of Humboldt County After Delay Due to Public Health Risks

Dungeness Crabs Credit: CDFW December 31, 2025 - The last area of the recreational Dungeness crab fishery in Humboldt County opened today after being delayed due to elevated levels of domoic acid.
KRON4 News

Humboldt County commercial fisher loses license for alleged poaching, abandoning nearly 200 traps

(KRON) — A fisherman from Humboldt County has been stripped of his commercial fishing license and Dungeness crab permit by the California Fish and Game Commission for alleged poaching and leaving ...
Lost Coast Outpost

Commercial Crabbing Can’t Start Locally Until at Least Jan. 15, Says California Department of Fish and Wildlife

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will open the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in the Central Management Area (Sonoma/Mendocino County line (38°46.125’ N. latitude) to Point ...