Crab Traps for Sport fishing Jan 2nd (Zone 3 & 4) and Comerical Opener Jan 5th

https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Whale-Safe-Fisheries

Zones:
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Portals/0/Images/marine/WSF/RAMP%20Fishing%20Zones_1-6.png

...The recreational crab trap restriction in Fishing Zones 3 and 4 will also be lifted effective 8:01am on January 2, 2025.

The Director of CDFW conducted a risk assessment on December 20, 2024 and announced the commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in Fishing Zones 3-6 ( from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line to the US/Mexico border) beginning January 5, 2025 at 12:01am with a pre-soak to begin on January 2, 2025 at 8:01am. This area will be subject to a 50% trap reduction.