Information on recreational crabbing, razor clam digging, and other shellfish and seaweed gathering opportunities is available in the links below.
From the Washington Coast to Puget Sound and Hood Canal, gathering local shellfish is among our state's most popular outdoor activities.
Clams, oysters, mussels, cockles, crab, and other shellfish have also been a source of sustenance and culture for Native American tribes in what is now Western Washington since time immemorial. More information is available on this webpage from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
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2024-2025 sport fishing rules
Washington State recreational fishing seasons and regulations for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
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Razor clam seasons and beaches
Razor clams are one of the most sought-after shellfish species in Washington.
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Emergency rule changes
See emergency rule changes, including fishing rule changes issued by WDFW.
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Clam, mussel, and oyster harvest
Find information about public clam, mussel, and oyster beaches, including harvest seasons, beach locations, and current Department of Health status.
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Shellfish/seaweed species harvest rules
Find information about daily limits for shellfish and seaweed and shellfish harvest size rules.
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Shellfish safety and season information
See up-to-date health and season information for shellfish and shellfish beaches.
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Crab seasons and areas
Each year, sport fishers catch more than a million pounds of Dungeness crab.
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Shrimp
Shrimp are recreationally and commercially harvested in Washington.
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Statewide gear rules
Learn about the statewide gear rules for crab, shrimp, and crawfish.
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Report lost or stolen shellfishing gear
If WDFW can recover your gear and it is properly identified, we can attempt to return it to you.