The Art of Crabbing
"Good things come to those who bait!"
Learn to Catch Crab in The Bay Area — No Boat Required
Our Services
We offer a fully inclusive experience teaching those who want to learn The Art of Crabbing. What we guarantee from taking our classes.
- How to catch crab from shore or pier
- How to use snares and rods
- How to clean + cook your catch
Why People book
- No fishing license required (except from the shore class)
- No boat needed
- Learn + catch + cook in one session
- Perfect for groups, dates, and team events
We offer to teach you all the tips and tricks to be able to successfully and competently learn The Art of Crabbing on your own!
About us
This is Alex, owner and operator of The Art of Crabbing. I have teamed up with like minded individuals to provide truly unique experiences that are both useful and fun! We offer to teach you all the intricate skills to be able to successfully and competently learn The Art of Crabbing on your own!
I love cooking and am an avid outdoorsman. I think too many people have a disconnect between their food and where it comes from. My goal is to to meet new people, enjoy time being by the ocean, teach those willing to learn about west coast fishing practices and harvest its bounty with respect to mother nature.
This is Evan, a former EMT and outright fishing fanatic! He has spent over 25 years fishing the different waters around the Bay Area. He has been active on the water most of his life, tying knots and fishing in the Bay with his father. He has been around boats his whole life and is an all around McGuyver.
Evan has been crabbing since he was 10 years old and is focused on always finding better ways to make fishing easier and teach it in a professional yet relaxed method.
What we'll do
- We will meet at one of various locations throughout the bay to catch some of the best crabs the world has to offer.
- We will provide insights on the nature of crabbing and fishing in the bay area, the variety of crabs that are available and why the bay is home to a large and distinctly diverse ecosystem.
- Once we meet at the specified location I'll provide a thorough overview of the equipment and tactics needed to catch as many legal crab as we possibly can within the allotted time frame.
I'll share my deep insight to how this has been an avid hobby of mine for over a decade and all the different types of wildlife recognized in the bay.
Interested in helping?
- We are now looking for qualified and experienced crab fishing instructors to help us with our classes.
- Must be willing to work part-time & weekends
- Flexibility as an independent contractor
- Must be willing to get CA Guide License
- Foster a sense of care, safety, respect, patience and a sense of pride in your work.
Choosing the right location
Crabbing from the shore
Crabbing takes many forms but none are as rewarding and challenging as crabbing from the Pacific shoreline. We will venture out from one of the beaches around SF to show you the ropes with unparalleled views and learn the true Art of Crabbing for Dungeness crab & Rock Crab.
Crabbing under the Golden Gate Bridge experience
When inquiring about packages, please keep in mind there are different restrictions at different locations. In San Francisco we can only can take Pacific Rock crab (Red crab, Yellow Crab & Brown Rock Crab) which can get as big as Dungeness and crabs are more plentiful than other locations. Unfortunately, we cannot take Dungeness crab from inside of the San Francisco Bay, this location is a protected breeding ground. San Francisco is recommended for beginners, bigger groups and younger folks.
The Art of Crabbing experience (Discontinued)
Crabbing along the Pacific coastline at Pacifica Pier allows us to take Dungeness crab, the most coveted crabs in the Bay Area and the west coast in general. Most people choose this experience to catch Dungeness but keep in mind there are conditions on keeping them and the likelihood of catching a "keeper" is less than the other crabs in San Francisco. The minimum size requirement for Dungeness is 5 & 3/4" but can be well worth it when you get a "keeper"! I recommend this location for adults and people with experience fishing/crabbing.
We are here for you
Regardless of what you decide works best for you and your group we will accommodate your requests and needs. If you have a group of 8 or more inquire for private bookings directly. Dogs aren't recommended as both hands are needed for this experience & we unfortunately don't offer special rates for children.
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