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Rockfish & Crab Combo

Fish the reefs for rockfish and pull pots for massive Dungeness crab in one long December day. The Sea Wolf crew puts us on the fish and the crab, and limits of both are the goal.

2026 datesDec 5, 6 & 7
DepartsEmeryville, CA
BoatSea Wolf
Day5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Limits10 rockfish, 10 crab

The day

  1. Check in at the dockGrab coffee, meet the crew and the group.
  2. Head outRun out past the Golden Gate while it's still dark.
  3. Rockfish on the reefsDrop, bounce, reel. The crew moves us until everyone is close to limits.
  4. Pull the crab potsMeasure every crab, keep the legal ones, and fill the sacks.
  5. Back at the dockBag your catch, take your recipe card, head home.

From past trips

Shiven holding two lingcod on the boat Nikhil with a lingcodLingcod fillets on a cutting board Shiven holding a halibutNikhil holding a tuna on deckBraised rockfish in ginger soy broth

Cook your catch

WaterCrab
Dungeness Crab Curry

Dungeness Crab Curry

Species
Dungeness crab
Method
Simmered
Full recipe →
WaterCrab
Crab Tikki

Crab Tikki

Species
Dungeness crab
Method
Pan fried
Full recipe →
WaterRockfish
Rockfish Spam Musubi

Rockfish Spam Musubi

Species
Rockfish
Method
Shallow fried
Full recipe →

Past runs

Dec 11, 2021Dec 10, 2022Dec 9, 2023Dec 7, 2024Dec 8, 2024Dec 6, 2025Dec 7, 2025