Oregon
Commercial Dungeness crab fishing to open Jan. 15 from Cape Falcon to Klipsan Beach
Oregon – The commercial Dungeness crab fishing season will open on January 15 from Cape Falcon, Oregon, to Klipsan Beach, Washington, following the fourth round of preseason testing in Long Beach, Washington.
The tests confirmed that the crab meat fill now meets the optimal commercial harvest criteria.
Originally targeted to open on December 1, the season was delayed to ensure that consumers receive high-quality products and to prevent waste.
Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season began on December 16 from Cape Falcon to the California border.
However, the season’s start was postponed in some areas due to preseason testing results.
These tests indicated that crabs had insufficient meat yield in four regions and that elevated levels of domoic acid were found in crab viscera in two areas along the southern coast.
The January 15 opening marks a return to the commercial fishery for the region, with the season now progressing as scheduled.
-
Oregon5 days agoGov. Kotek says federal court ruling blocking Trump administration’s attempts to interfere with how USPS can deliver ballots is “another important win for Oregon voters”
-
Oregon5 days agoGov. Kotek responds after DOJ sues Oregon over in-state tuition for immigrants lacking legal status, says she will continue to stand up for their opportunity to pursue an education
-
Eugene5 days agoWoman arrested for DUII after Eugene Police find her crashed into tree with more than a dozen nitrous oxide tanks
-
Eugene5 days ago31-year-old man taken into custody after Eugene Police SWAT evacuates neighborhood during search warrant
-
Eugene5 days agoEugene Springfield Fire crews visit Ya-Po-Ah Terrace to discuss safety after Skinners Butte fire
-
Eugene5 days agoEugene Police honors fallen Officer Oscar Duley nearly a century after his death
-
Eugene5 days agoEugene Police releases statement after emergency alert about incident near Elmira Road is sent countywide
-
Oregon11 hours agoGov. Kotek says Oregon’s statewide cell phone ban is making an impact as early results show students becoming more focused and engaging more in the classroom
