Washington State Crab Season 2024 Dates. Open on may 16 and may 30 from 9 a.m. Click here for a map of the areas below for updates from the washington department of fish and wildlife, or for.

 — the washington salmon fishing season can change from year to year. Crab fishing season opens early (june 1) for marine area 13 south of tacoma and later (july 16) for marine area 7 which includes the san juan islands.