Fisheries

Oregon Dungeness crab fishing season smashes last year's total catches in first month

The crab season along the Oregon coast began Dec. 1 and continues through Aug. 14.

Typically, 75 percent of total catches in the fishery are caught in the first two months of the season.
Typically, 75 percent of total catches in the fishery are caught in the first two months of the season.Photo: Shutterstock
Dungeness crabUnited StatesCrab
Published 5 January 2022, 12:31Updated 5 January 2022, 13:27