Crabbing is among the best in the state, and the bay also offers excellent salmon fishing and clamming. Public docks for crabbing, fishing, and moorage, a launch ramp, day use park and picnic area, are among the facilities available in the Port area. Many private marinas along the river provide similar services.
A license for all shellfish harvest, including bait shrimp harvest is required. A resident annual license is $7.00. A nonresident annual license is $20.50 and a 3 day nonresident license is available for $11.50.
Anglers should check the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife regulations for current license requirements, limits and species identification.
Crabbing is easy, fun, and often rewarding!
For Dungeness Crab:
3 rings only per person
5-3/4" minimum size limit
Males only
12 crab per person per day catch limit
Crabbing update for July 2011: Crabbing is beginning to pick up, with boats getting 8 - 16 per boat.
For day to day information on crabbing conditions and boat and crab gear rentals, contact Dock of the Bay Marina at (541)563-2003. 1245 Mill Street, P.O. Box 2511, Waldport, OR 97394. liteons@pioneer.net
