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In Puget Sound Marine Area 10, which rule applies to red rock crab?

Six crab of either sex, 5 inch minimum.

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  1. Five males only, 6 1/4 inch minimum
  2. Two of either sex, 7 inch minimum
  3. Six of either sex, 5 inch minimum ✔

Why: Red rock crab have their own rules, separate from Dungeness. In Area 10 you may keep six of either sex at 5 inches or larger.

Huh, didn't know that: Red rock crab are not recorded on the Puget Sound Dungeness crab catch record card.

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Answer: Six of either sex, 5 inch minimum. Red rock crab have their own rules, separate from Dungeness. In Area 10 you may keep six of either sex at 5 inches or larger.

  1. WDFW Crab seasons and areas: Seattle/Bremerton wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations/crab/seasons-areas/seattlebremerton
    Red Rock crab 5" Six crab of either sex
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. WDFW Recreational crabbing in Puget Sound wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/recreational-crabbing-puget-sound
    Do not record red rock crab or any other species of crab on a CRC.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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