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In Puget Sound, who needs a Dungeness crab endorsement and catch record card?

Everyone, all ages.

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  1. Crabbers of any age ✔
  2. Only people 16 and older
  3. Only people who crab from boats

Why: Puget Sound crabbers of any age need the crab endorsement and card. A regular fishing license is required at age 16 and older.

Huh, didn't know that: In Puget Sound, each Dungeness crab you keep must be recorded right away, before your gear goes back in the water.

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Answer: Crabbers of any age. Puget Sound crabbers of any age need the crab endorsement and card. A regular fishing license is required at age 16 and older.

  1. WDFW Crab seasons and areas wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/crab
    all recreational crabbers regardless of age who fish for crab in the Puget Sound crab management area must purchase a Puget Sound crab endorsement
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. WDFW Crab seasons and areas wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/crab
    All recreational crabbers 16 years or older must carry a current Washington fishing license.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. WDFW Recreational crabbing in Puget Sound wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/recreational-crabbing-puget-sound
    This must be done before you put crab gear back in the water.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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