Dungeness Crab Season California 2024 Release Date. After months of delay and four postponements, the commercial dungeness crab season will open in santa cruz county on jan. The commercial dungeness crab season in california will be curtailed to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines, officials.

In a decision announced last friday, the commercial dungeness crab season will be delayed once again. Discover the opening and closing dates, size and catch limits, best locations, delicious recipes, efforts, and economic impact of the california dungeness.