Where to see Dungeness crab
Dungeness crab is recorded at 8 public dive sites on PickADive across United States. Frequency labels below reflect what divers and datasets report at each site — sightings are planning context, never a guarantee.
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Dive sites where Dungeness crab is seen
United States
8 sites- Lowell PointAlaskacommonIntermediate
- Mukilteo T-Dock (Lighthouse Park)WashingtoncommonAdvanced
- Newport - South Jetty / Yaquina BayOregoncommonIntermediate
- Redondo Beach (Des Moines)WashingtoncommonAdvanced
- Shrine of St. ThereseAlaskacommonIntermediate
- Sunshine CoveAlaskacommonIntermediate
- Titlow BeachWashingtoncommonBeginner
- Metridium FieldsCaliforniaoccasionalIntermediate
Common questions
Where can you see Dungeness crab while diving?
PickADive currently records Dungeness crab at 8 public dive sites across United States. It is listed as commonly seen at Lowell Point, Mukilteo T-Dock (Lighthouse Park), and Newport - South Jetty / Yaquina Bay. Sightings are never guaranteed; conditions, season, and luck all matter.
Is a Dungeness crab sighting guaranteed?
No. Wildlife encounters depend on season, conditions, time of day, and chance. PickADive's frequency labels (common, occasional, rare) summarize what has been recorded at each site — treat them as planning context and ask local operators about recent sightings.
How do I plan a dive around seeing Dungeness crab?
Start with the sites listed on this page, compare their difficulty and access on each site page, and check the latest dive-window forecasts before committing to a day. Local dive operators can tell you where the most recent sightings have been.