Crabbing Explorience

Enjoy the bounty of Siletz Bay with Explore Lincoln City’s Crabbing Explorience. Hit the sand and catch your own dinner.

Before heading out to the shoreline to toss a line, meet a local expert for an overview of Oregon’s crabbing regulations, harvesting methods, identification, cleaning, and cooking techniques. Each crabber can use up to three devices; we recommend a folding crab trap for Siletz Bay crabbing, which can be done right from the shore. The adventure will last approximately one to two hours, is free, and requires no registration.

On June 22nd at 9am, meet at the pavilion at the end of SW 51st Street in the historic Taft neighborhood of Lincoln City. Parking can be found between Mo’s Restaurant and the pavilion, with flat access to the bay.

Essential Crabbing Gear

• Crab trap(s)
• Bait (chicken legs work well)
• Shellfish license – for crabbers 12 years or older
• Bucket
• Rubber gloves
• Crab measuring gauge

*NOTE: Materials and licenses should be purchased prior to attending the Explorience.

Safety

Please be mindful and practice beach safety as you crab. Always face the ocean, be wary of beach logs and debris, protect wildlife habitat, and keep small children and animals near you at all times.

Instructor

Abigail DeYoung is a native Oregonian with a general biology degree, completed at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. While a Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association of Interpretive Guides, Abigail has enjoyed working in Lincoln City's woods and shores.

Where to Buy a License

• Bi-Mart

Where to Buy Equipment

• Bi-Mart
• Mills Ace Hardware (North)
• Mills Ace Hardware (South)
• Premier RV Resort (Gift Shop)