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-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 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:
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
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 - 12:00PM
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!
