BAKERJM Loc: Snohomish,WASHINGTON

I love River fishing for it reminds me of 78 years ago when I took my boys fishing I'm at Snohomish I love my Lake fishing because I can bring my dogs with me and when no one's around we can play I have never gone crab fishing and need someone to teach me the ropes of crabbing

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

Good morning, BAKERJM, welcome to the Forum.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Welcome to the stage Baker 👍 Sorry I can't help you others may be along good luck with your fishing share pictures when you can. Check with your local bait shops and Google and YouTube are also great resources. If for some reason you do not get very many responses you might start a new thread about crab fishing in Washington State in the title. that might catch other stagers attention 🤪

BAKERJM Loc: Snohomish,WASHINGTON

Thanks 😊 Whitey

Gary Northrop Loc: Richland WA

I'm a fellow WA member and can give you some useful info on
crabbing from my first experience some 75 years ago. Go to my
profile and send me an e mail.

SALMON ADDICT Loc: Snohomish county Washington

Welcome and first tip to crabbing is your not gonna find em in the rivers,lol,but if you have a boat they can be found around Mukilteo ferry dock or straight across around Hat island,they like chicken,turkey,salmon carcasses, clams.try around fifty feet deep or so

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Be sure to check the Regulations. The opening and weekly dates are strictly set in different parts of the sound and straits. The size is also strictly enforced. Don't be caught trying to measure the outside points on the shell. Even 1/16 inch off can get your fined. If you measure right, it is a no brainer and a blast. As far as location, you will see numerous red and white floats in good traditional locations. If you want Dungeness rather than rock crabs, stay of the rocks. There are lots of spots out there that will not support a lot of crabbers, especially commercial crabbers. Don't be afraid to explore. I use a ring net and pull at 15 minutes. Either there are crabs their or not. If I get crabs, I then put in more effort in that location. Many people sell rock crabs short as their body meat is less and harder to get than Dungeness. Don't sell them short. Those big chunks of claw meat are Oh So Good!!! I crab in 20 to 90 feet of water depending on the specific location. (younger daughter in photo. Last August or September)