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Commercial crab landings

In Oregon, commercial Dungeness crab landings from the ocean and Columbia River have averaged 18.4 million pounds per season with an average ex-vessel value of 49.7 million dollars, over the last twenty years. The 2004-2005 season saw a record high of over 33.5 million pounds of crab landed and the 2021-22 season saw a record high of over 91.5 million dollars ex-vessel value.

Crab Season Chart

Current season landings summary

2024-25 Dungeness Crab Season Summary (posted 6/18/25)

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Kelly Corbett - Marine Resources Program, Newport
Phone: (541) 867-4741
E-mail: Kelly.C.Corbett@odfw.oregon.gov

Troy Buell - Marine Resources Program, Newport
Phone: (541) 867-4741
E-mail: Troy.V.Buell@odfw.oregon.gov

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