Crabbers Get Cracking: State's Most Lucrative Fishery Starts With High Hopes After Delay

The pots are loaded and hopes are high.
After a month-long delay, the 2025-2026 Washington commercial Dungeness crab season is underway — much to the relief of local fishermen — kicking off the most lucrative fishery in the Pacific Northwest.
Fast and furious start
Each year, the vast majority of Dungeness is landed in the first two months, turning the first few weeks of the season into a marathon for fishermen and local processors...
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