The Dungeness Crab is now the official crustacean of California. Governor Newsom noted in his signing message that “Dungeness crab is one of the oldest commercial fisheries” and “remains a pillar of the state’s local economy.” Both commercial and recreational fisheries for Dungeness crab exist in California, having slightly different seasons within the two distinct management areas, divided north and south by the Sonoma/Mendocino line. Assemblyman Jim Wood of Healdsburg was one of the co-authors of the bill making the Dungeness Crab one of the state’s official animals.
Dungeness Crab Named California’s Crustacean
