Crab Fishing & Cooking Class at Golden Gate Bridge

Learn crab-fishing skills from a Bay Area pier, then cook and crack steamed crab outdoors. Fishing results vary with effort, patience, wind, tides, and daily conditions.

• Practice casting, reeling, and effective crab-fishing techniques
• Learn how to measure crab and use crabbing gear
• Follow mindful crabbing regulations with guided instruction
• Steam and crack crab with drawn butter and lemon
• Keep any crab you catch in waterproof containers you bring

What's Included

• Crabbing instruction
• Rod and reel per person
• Snare per person
• Crab net, bait, weights, measuring gauge, line, and swivel
• Cooking ingredients including corn, potatoes, sausage, butter, seasoning, onions, garlic, and bread

Important details

• Arrive 10–15 minutes early for a brief introduction
• Ages 10+ only
• Bring extra layers and waterproof containers if you want to keep crab
• Accept a liability waiver covering coastal hazards and responsibility for supplied equipment
• Participants under 18 require a legal guardian to accept the waiver
• Expect a $20 charge for each snare lost during class; lost, stolen, or damaged equipment may incur additional charges
• Parking fees are not included in the listed price and apply at the parking lot pay stations
• Expect the class to run in rain; wind and tides can substantially affect crabbing