ASTORIA, Ore. — Dungeness crabs are back on the dock in Astoria, and fishermen are back in business following a near two-month delay. The traditional December opening was postponed because meat ...

This coastal city in Oregon, close to Olympic National Park, is best known for its abundant seafood, stunning hiking trails, ...

Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed after pre-season testing found crabs are too low in meat yield, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced.

Commercial Dungeness crabbing has been delayed along part of the Oregon coast amid a low crab meat fill, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced.

Oregon, California and Washington coordinate Dungeness crab quality testing and the commercial season opening dates. A history of Oregon's commercial crab landings is available online.

But there can be a handsome payoff at the docks, especially for Dungeness crab. The West Coast’s top fishery surpassed $200 million in value in Washington, Oregon and California in 2022-23.

Dungeness crab fuels a $68 million industry in Oregon, supporting families and boosting the economy.

This includes Dungeness crab and red rock crab harvested from the ocean, in bays and estuaries, and on beaches, docks, piers and jetties.

Officials say Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season will be delayed until at least Dec. 16. Preseason testing has shown the crustaceans are too low on meat yield in some areas.

Dungeness crab season began early this year in Oregon. Crab season starts Monday at midnight off the Oregon coast. Pots have been soaking for a few days and boats will start delivering fresh crabs to ...

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that commercial Dungeness Crab season has been delayed until at least December 16.