California’s commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed until at least January 1, 2027, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced October 30, citing humpback whale entanglements this year. Recreational crabbing opens November 7 in most areas, but crab traps are restricted, and a stretch of the North Coast stays closed over a health hazard. Key Takeaways The commercial Dungeness crab fishery is closed from the Oregon border to Point Conception until at least January