Lobster season

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by danjor

Im intrested in going I just need to pickup some nets and learn how to catch these tasty bugs. Do you guys catch any good crab while hooping for lobster? cause I am also intrested in crab

I've caught my fair share but the crabs out here are kinda small. Be careful when hooping for crabs because they have a different opening day than the spiny lobster

Dungeness Crab Openers and Closures

Through the 2011-2012 Season
First Day of Season Last Day of Season

Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties
Saturday November 6, 2010 Saturday July 30, 2011
Saturday November 5, 2011 Monday, July 30, 2012

All Other Counties
Saturday November 6, 2010 Thursday June 30, 2011
Saturday November 5, 2011 Saturday June 30, 2012


Don't get cocky when hoopnetting......its dangerous, its dark and your chance of taking a bath is far greater than that of fishing. The beginning of the season has great weather but as fall ends and winter begins it gets cold, I've been out in 42degree weather and thank God I was prepared. Have ALL your eyes dotted and your tee's crossed, the DFG is no joke and will not give you a chance or a slap on the hand, there is no IFs, ANDs or BUTs in the regulations. ALWAYS measure twice, if you have to measure a third time throw it back.