Deception Pass - Area 8-1

Marine Area 8-1 - Deception Pass, Hope Island, and Skagit Bay
Status:
CLOSED
Days open:
None
Season dates:
Was open from October 1 though December 31. Will not open again until summer 2025.

Statewide gear rules (crab, shrimp, crawfish)

Report derelict fishing gear

NOTE: All crab fishing gear must be removed from the water by one hour after sunset on the last day of any fishing period. Crab fishing gear may not remain in the water on closed days.

Map depicting boundaries of marine area 8-1

Rules

Dungeness, Red Rock, and Tanner Crab, all fishing methods.

Season

Was open from October 1 though December 31. Will not open again until summer 2025.

Limits

Species Min. size Daily Limit Season Additional Rules
Dungeness crab 6.25" Five males see above

Must retain back shell while in the field.

Must release all soft-shell, females and undersized crab.

Catch record card required.
Red Rock crab 5" Six crab of either sex see above

Must retain back shell while in the field.

Must release all soft-shell crab.
Tanner crab 4.5" Six crab of either sex see above

Must retain back shell while in the field.

Must release all soft-shell crab.