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Is a crab catch record card required on Washington's coast?

No, not in the coastal area.

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  1. Yes, for every crabber
  2. No, not for the coastal area ✔
  3. Yes, but only for kids

Why: WDFW states a crab catch record card is not required for the coastal area. The Puget Sound card rule is different.

Huh, didn't know that: The coastal crab area covers marine areas 1 to 3 and Marine Area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line.

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Answer: No, not for the coastal area. WDFW states a crab catch record card is not required for the coastal area. The Puget Sound card rule is different.

  1. WDFW Crab seasons and areas wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/crab
    A crab catch record card is not required for this area.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. WDFW Crab seasons and areas wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/crab
    The coastal recreational crab management area includes Washington marine areas 1-3 and marine area 4 west of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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