Alaska’s summer Dungeness season began in May with Kodiak landings around 40,000 pounds so far, but while the fishery typically gains momentum with Southeast Alaska’s mid-June opening, early reports point to a poor start. In 2024, total landings were just under 5 million pounds - 42% below the five-year average and the lowest since 2018. Last year’s ex-vessel price averaged $3 per pound, up from the $2 in 2023 when 7 million pounds were harvested. We will continue to monitor this fishery as the weeks ahead may provide clarity for the season..

British Columbia’s year-round Dungeness fishery that peaks in summer, saw one of the worst harvest in recent years with only 9.5 million pounds landed - 50% below the previous 5-year average. With crab stocks following cyclical patterns, and after a streak of four strong seasons, another below-average year may be ahead. As a note, Canadian Dungeness remains a tariff-free option for U.S. buyers under USMCA.

For Washington, Oregon, and California, these fisheries have already landed the majority of their catch this season as the fisheries have either entered low season or have already closed.



California’s 2025 Dungeness season closed June 20 with about 8.5 million pounds landed - well above the 2021 record low of 3.7 million, but still 32% below the five-year average.

Oregon’s Dungeness landings have slowed, it can be estimated 60,000 pounds per month may trickle by August to total 16 million pounds for the season - above the 2021 low of 12 million, but still 26% below the five-year average.

Washington has landed just over 17 million pounds - 28% below the five-year average, and it can be estimated that about one to two million pounds are still to come before the season ends in the fall.

Once closed, Washington, Oregon, and California dungeness fisheries may not re-open until 2026 as delayed season openings for these 3 fisheries has become an annual occurrence.



Overall, it’s estimated national landings of Dungeness crab could end up around 55 million pounds, potentially marking a new record low harvest. Our recommendation is to secure your Dungeness requirements all the way until Q1 2026 - our pulse on current supply is there is not a lot of product available, and supply will be strained until 2026.

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