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Catch & Cook Crabbing Experience Under the Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco Bay Tour
Catch & Cook Crabbing Experience Under the Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco Bay Tour
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What to do in San Francisco? Learn how to catch crabs in the San Francisco Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge! Perfect for beginners, this 3.5-hour hands on session will teach you the proven techniques of catching Rock Crabs using Durasnare’s top-rated crab snares with a rod and reel. You will enjoy a delicious catch and cook experience after your crabbing session.
What is included:
- All loaner gear provided – Durasnare crab snares, bait, rods, buckets, gloves & more
- Personalized instruction from experienced guides who live and breathe coastal crabbing. Group instruction format dependent on booking size.
- 3.5 hours of guided action from start to finish—no prior experience needed
- Tips & tricks to legally, safely, and efficiently target crab from shore
- High Quality Photos and GoPro video footage included
- Enjoy a full catch-and-cook experience where we clean, prep, and either cook your legal catch on-site or prepare it for you to take home.
A FISHING LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS GUIDED TRIP
What You’ll Learn:
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How to rig, bait, cast and use a crab snare like a pro
- How to identify legal-sized and species-appropriate crabs
- Best baiting strategies and timing for peak results
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Coastal safety and ethical harvesting practices
- How to dispatch, clean and cook crab
Species We Target:
- Red Rock Crab & Brown Rock Crab – aggressive fighters with delicious claws and sweet taste
- (Dungeness Crabs are not permitted to be retained within the San Francisco Bay, however, we will occasionally catch them as a bycatch)
Guided Trip Location:
- Torpedo Wharf, San Francisco CA
- Trip Duration: 9:00AM - 12:30PM weekdays / 8:00AM - 11:30PM weekends
IMPORTANT:
- Participants must be in good physical condition. This trip involves physically demanding activity, including walking on uneven terrain, hopping, jumping, and climbing over rocky jetties. For your safety and the safety of others, all attendees should be able to move confidently and independently in these conditions. If you have mobility limitations or health concerns, please contact us before booking.
- All participants must agree to and complete a waiver and release of liability form prior to the start of the trip. This is mandatory for participation and will be provided by Durasnare staff.
- Each purchase covers one participant. If you have additional guests attending or plan to gift this experience, please increase the quantity for each additional person.
Whether you're looking for an exciting outdoor activity, trying something new with friends, or learning skills to feed your family from the sea, this trip offers unforgettable memories and real results.
Spaces are limited—book your spot now and come crab with the best in the game!
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We had a wonderful experience with Lawrence. He was incredibly patient with us as beginners and took the time to explain the different types of crabs we might encounter. He showed us how to properly cast and reel in our catch using the snaring trap, and he also demonstrated how to clean and prepare our bountiful catch. Overall, it was a fantastic and educational experience. We would highly recommend them for a great adventure.
Our group had an amazing time with Laurence doing the crab experience by the golden gate bridge. It was very cold and windy so face covering and gloves are a must! In the 3.5 hours, we all learned how to properly cast, catch, and cook crab. Laurence was incredibly patient and very knowledgeable! The group agrees we all feel confident enough to do this on our own after taking this class. Highly recommend for crab fanatics 🦀
Absolutely excellent experience from start to finish. The crab and cook experience was hands-on, fun, and really well organized. Everything was clearly explained, and Lawrence was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely enthusiastic. Catching the crab and then cooking it right after made the whole experience feel special and memorable. The food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. I learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable experience.
Booked without knowing anything about crabbing with snares and left confident I can do it on my own. Lawrence is a patient, detailed teacher who even showed me how to get the most out of my own gear. Plenty of hands-on time, and the cook at the end was the perfect finish. Highly recommend!
My partner and I had an awesome time with Lawrence who was a patient, skilled, and very encouraging teacher. He made the process simple from start to finish, and it’s a hands-on experience I’ll be recommending to all of my friends in the Bay.
When our scheduled meeting point was unavailable due to a marathon that none of us saw coming, Lawrence provided a quick and effective solution to reroute to another fishing point across the Golden Gate Bridge that was equally beautiful and still had a lot of crabs. We’re very thankful for the time we spent doing this, and we’re addicted already.
