Bay Area Guided Dungeness Crab Snaring Trip from Shore - DURASNARE

Join us for an action-packed, hands-on coastal experience with the Durasnare Guided Dungeness Crab Snaring Trip from the shore! Learn how to catch crabs in the Bay Area. Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, this 3 hour session will teach you the proven techniques of catching Dungeness and rock crabs using Durasnare’s top-rated crab snares —all while enjoying the beauty of the Pacific coast.

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
• Tips & tricks to legally, safely, and efficiently target crab from shore
• High Quality Photos and GoPro video footage included 
• Upon request, we can clean and dispatch your crab on site for you to take home to cook

**A CALIFORNIA SPORT FISHING LICENSE WILL REQUIRED FOR THIS EXPERIENCE. WADERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  

 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
• How to cast and retrieve crab snares from shore (not the pier or jetty)
• Best baiting strategies and timing for peak results
• Coastal safety and ethical harvesting practices
  
• How to dispatch and clean crab
  
• How to crab snare from different environments such as the beach or shoreline

 Species We Target:

• Dungeness Crab

Guided Trip Locations:

• Bodega Bay, CA 
• Tomales Bay, CA 
  
• San Francisco, CA
• Pacifica, CA
  

Date of Guided Trip:

• If you don’t see an available date, please send your reservation request to hello@durasnare.com. We open new dates and locations as bookings come in.
• This specific booking focuses on targeting Dungeness Crabs from the beach. Surf conditions play a huge factor in a successful outing. Crabbing on the beach also comes with inherent risks and can be dangerous if not cautious. 
• All dates shown on the calendar represent active crabbing trips that you’re welcome to join.

Please note: Trip dates and times will vary based on tide conditions and weather forecasts to ensure the best and safest experience possible. 

IMPORTANT:

• Participants must be in good physical condition. This trip involves physically demanding activity, including walking on uneven terrain, hopping, jumping, wading in the surf and bracing waves. 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 during the scheduling process.
• 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!