Crabbing Class at Golden Gate Bridge

Learn the basics of crab fishing with hands-on instruction from a Bay Area pier. Practice the techniques and regulations of the sport, knowing that catching crab is not guaranteed.

• Learn casting, reeling and crab-fishing gear basics
• Use crab snares to fish from a Bay Area pier
• Follow local crabbing regulations and pier etiquette
• Bring waterproof containers if you want to keep legal crab

Itinerary

We will meet in front of the Chit Chat Cafe at the Pier (MAKE SURE YOU FIND THE CHIT CHAT CAFE ON BEACH BLVD AS THERE ARE 2 CHIT CHAT CAFES IN PACIFICA). After waiting anywhere from 5-10 minutes assuming (not everyone has arrived on time) we will then make our way down onto the pier to find a suitable spot to setup for everyone. Once we go through a 30 minute introduction on the gear, our history, legal information, casting, reeling and general etiquette we will have 2.5 hours of pure crab fishing. Once the time has elapsed we will collect the gear and conclude the class. Any legal crab caught to be cooked you should refer to my website page (preparing crab and cooking section) regarding the cooking and disassembly of the crabs.

What's Included

• Hands-on crabbing instruction
• Rod and reel for each participant
• Crab snare
• Shared crab net
• Bait, weights, measuring gauge, line and snap swivel

Important details

• Ages 8+ only; children must be accompanied by an adult
• Arrive 10–15 minutes early for the introduction
• Sign a liability waiver before participating
• Bring extra layers, chairs, snacks and drinks as needed
• Lost snares incur a $20 fee that is not included in the listed price