The Puget Sound crab license is a permit required for individuals and businesses to harvest Dungeness crab in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. The license is issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and is mandatory for anyone who wants to commercially harvest crab in the area.
: Anyone 16 and older must have a license. While youth under 15 do not need a fishing license, they must still have the Puget Sound crab endorsement and a CRC (issued at no charge). License Options and Costs (2026 Estimates) puget sound crab license
There are different types of licenses available, including: The Puget Sound crab license is a permit
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