November 21, 2023 — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says the commercial Dungeness crab season is being delayed at least until December 16.
According to ODFW, pre-season testing shows the crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas.
The commercial bay crab fishery closes at midnight on December 1 in conjunction with the delayed open season. ODFW says it will reopen when the ocean commercial season opens.