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  • High prices buoy low catch crab season

    Luke Whittake Chinook Observer|Mar 20, 2025

    As of March 3, 8.33 million pounds of Dungeness crab were landed statewide this season, including 5.03 million pounds harvested between the Columbia River north to Westport, or 60%. "Overall, it's been low volume but a good price — it's been nice weather, too," commercial crabber Ross Kary said. February accounted for the heaviest landings, including 3.61 million pounds on the south coast, Willapa Bay 928,000 pounds, and Pt. Chehalis north to Pt. Grenville 1.02 million pounds. The 2024-2025 Washington commercial crab season officially s...

  • Record crab price, lower volume: Commercial crabbing commences amid steep competition

    Luke Whittake Chinook Observer|Jan 30, 2025

    The 2025 Washington commercial crab season is officially in full swing, with several local crabbers delivering their first offloads of the season on Thursday, Jan. 16, at local ports along the Long Beach Peninsula.”There are a lot of jumbos, nice and hard two-pounders. It’s a very good product.” reported Florian Mumford, captain of the F/V Vengeance. Fishermen reported strong currents and steep competition among the opening-day hurdles, leading to lower-than-normal catch volumes. However, the $5.75 opening record price from processors has b...