(KONP staff) After a 2-month delay because of unsafe marine toxin levels, the annual commercial Dungeness crab fishery along the entire Washington coast will open at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16.
However, recreational crab fishing along the Pacific Coast will remain closed until further notice.
Tuesday’s announcement from state Fish and Wildlife officials says fishermen will be allowed a 73-hour gear pre-set period starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.