Bay Area Crab Crackdown: Trap Deadline Hits April 30, Whale‑Safe Gear Back May 7
CDFW will close Fishing Zone 3 on April 30 to protect whales, but authorized pop‑up (ropeless) gear will let some commercial fishers resume limited landings starting May 7. The department cites high humpback concentrations and new trials showing the gear can work.












