- (1) Oregon Dungeness crab permits are valid only in Oregon state waters and the Pacific Ocean in federal waters south of an east-west line extending westward at 46º 15' 00" North Latitude (Oregon/Washington border) and north of an east-west line at 42º 00' 00" North Latitude (Oregon/California border).
- (2) From April 1 through August 14 it is unlawful to place, operate, or leave commercial Dungeness crab gear seaward of the 40 fathom depth contour (defined by latitude and longitude) as shown in Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations Part 660 Section 71. Any commercial Dungeness crab gear found seaward of the 40 fathom depth contour from April 21 through August 14 shall be considered derelict and may be retrieved per 635-005-0490.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 506.036, ORS 506.119 & ORS 506.129
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.109
History
DFW 7-2026, temporary amend filed 01/23/2026, effective 02/16/2026 through 08/14/2026
DFW 79-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
DFW 131-2020, amend filed 09/25/2020, effective 09/25/2020
Renumbered from 635-005-0042, DFW 76-2012, f. 6-28-12, cert. ef. 7-1-12
DFW 41-2007, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-07
DFW 129-2006(Temp), f. 12-12-06, cert. ef. 1-1-07 thru 6-29-07
DFW 117-2005, f. 10-7-05, cert. ef. 12-1-05