I provide this Oregon crabbing report from my trips near Astoria, Hammond, and the mouth of the Columbia River. My boat is moored at Hammond Marina during the lower Columbia River season. I also offer fall crabbing trips in Tillamook Bay when I am fishing out of Garibaldi.
Latest update: November 3, 2026. We finished with 72 Dungeness crab between Buoy 22 and Buoy 20 on the high tide, using tuna for bait. Read the full Hammond and Astoria-area crabbing report below.
I have November and December crabbing dates available. Trips start at $160 per person aboard my covered and heated boat. Call or text me at 503-314-5087, email fast2fish@msn.com, or send a crabbing trip inquiry online.
Latest Astoria and Lower Columbia River Crabbing Report
November 3, 2026 — Hammond Crabbing Report: 72 Dungeness Crab
We left Hammond Marina before daylight at 5:30 a.m. and dropped three pots — three per person is the limit — then headed back out when my client arrived at 6:30 a.m. and dropped four more pots. We fished between Buoy 22 and Buoy 20 on the high tide, using tuna for bait.
The first pull was slow, with just 14 crab. We baited the pots and dropped them again as we pulled them, and the second pull brought us up to 55 crab. On the third pull we finished with 72 crab.
October 30, 2026 — Hammond Crabbing Report: 60 Keeper Dungeness Crab
We went crabbing out of Hammond on the Columbia River again today, working around Buoy 20 and Social Security Beach. Low slack was about 9 a.m., and we waited until around 9:45 a.m. to get started on the incoming tide.
Some of the other crabbers tried the low slack, with mixed results. I prefer fishing the incoming tide for crab. I’m not a big fan of late starts, but I’d rather plan the trip around the tide I want to fish.
We dropped six pots and let them soak for an hour. The first pull was disappointing, with only 13 keeper crab. We reset all six pots and gave them another hour. That brought our running total to 40 keepers. After one more set and about a 40-minute soak, we finished with 60 keeper Dungeness crab.
We used tuna, shad, and chicken for bait, and tuna seemed to work best today. In my experience, these later tides tend to crab better as the incoming tide builds toward high water. For our October 31 trip, I’m planning another later start, around 10 a.m., to fish the incoming tide.
I’d estimate today’s crab were about 60–70% full. Some shells were harder and some softer, but we had some nice-sized crab. It took a little patience after the slow first pull, but we ended up with a good catch.
October 29, 2026 — Astoria Crabbing Report: 48 Keeper Dungeness Crab
We headed out of Hammond Marina again today and worked the lower Columbia River around Buoy 20 and Social Security Beach.
We dropped six crab pots around 9:30 a.m. and let them soak for about an hour as the tide started coming in. The first pull was slow, with just 11 keeper crab from six pots.
We reset the pots in the same area and stayed with it. The crabbing picked up, and we finished the day with 48 keeper Dungeness crab.
All in all, it was a good day on the water. The crab are getting fuller every day, and I’m looking forward to more fall crabbing around Astoria and Hammond.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Crabbing near Astoria and Hammond has been excellent. On a recent trip, we caught 60 keeper Dungeness crab in about two hours.
Yesterday, I dropped four pots and let them soak for about 45 minutes. The first three pots produced our three limits—12 crab per limit. We didn’t even need to pull the fourth pot.
The crab are getting fuller every day, and the weather has been decent. Based on what I’ve been seeing, I expect crabbing to stay good and continue improving over the next few weeks. Catch and conditions can vary from trip to trip, but it’s shaping up to be a great time to get out on the water.
I have guided Astoria crabbing dates available. We’ll be aboard my 27-foot covered and heated Alumaweld Intruder, a comfortable way to spend a fall day on the lower Columbia River.
November and December crabbing trips start at $160 per person. Call or text me at 503-314-5087 or ask about an available crabbing date. Tell me your preferred date and group size, and I’ll confirm availability and trip details.
For departure information, gear, and what to bring, visit my Astoria and Oregon Coast crabbing trips page. You can also learn more about the area on my Astoria fishing guide page and Hammond fishing guide page.
Before crabbing, check the current Oregon crabbing regulations and Oregon shellfish safety closures.
For more photos and short updates, follow the Marvin’s Guide Service Facebook page.
Book a November or December Astoria Crabbing Trip
Fall Dungeness crabbing trips start at $160 per person. Crabbing has been excellent near Astoria and Hammond, with quick limits and crab getting fuller every day. Most Astoria-area trips depart from Hammond Marina when conditions allow.
My 27-foot covered and heated Alumaweld Intruder makes fall trips more comfortable. I provide crab pots, bait, measuring equipment, safety gear, and instruction. Beginners, families, and groups are welcome.
Send me your preferred November or December date and group size. I’ll confirm the departure location, trip details, and price before you book. Call or text Marvin at 503-314-5087, email fast2fish@msn.com, or send a crabbing trip inquiry online.
For charter details, visit my Oregon Coast crabbing trips page.
