Catch & Cook Crabbing Experience Under the Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco Bay Tour

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 video footage included 
• Enjoy a full catch-and-cook experience where we clean, prep, and either cook your legal catch on-site. **If there are no other parties booked for the date of your session, your group will have the option to take your catch home to cook and we crab the entire duration of the session. 

A FISHING LICENSE IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS GUIDED TRIP

 What You’ll Learn:

• Crab Snare Fundamentals — learn the nomenclature of a crab snare, how each component works, and why it matters for success
• Gear & Setup Guidance — learn what rods, reels, snares, bait, and essential equipment to purchase so you can crab successfully on your own
• Casting a Fishing Rod and Reeling — learn techniques on how to cast and retrieval of a crab snare effectively 
• Identify Legal & Target Species — quickly recognize keeper-size crabs and stay compliant with local regulations
• Stay safe on the coast — understand tides, surf conditions, and essential safety practices
• Timing for Peak Results — learn the most productive times for crabbing and how to utilize resources that can guide you on when to go crabbing

• Processing and Cooking Methods — how to dispatch crab humanely, clean, and cook fresh caught crabs 

 Species We Target:

• Red Rock Crab & Brown Rock Crab – aggressive fighters with delicious claws and sweet taste
• Note: Dungeness Crabs are not allowed to be retained within the San Francisco Bay as it is within a protected estuary. However, we will occasionally catch them as a bycatch and must be released if caught. 

Guided Trip Location:

• Torpedo Wharf, San Francisco CA 
• Trip Duration: 9:00AM - 12:30PM weekdays / 8:00AM - 11:30AM weekends / *Afternoon Crabbing Sessions Refer to Booking Confirmation for Timing*

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!