The health advisory regarding Dungeness crabs caught along the coast has been lifted from state waters in all areas south of Latitude 38° 00' N, near Point Reyes.

February 11, 2016: OEHHA Fish Advisory Map

Interactive map of California with links to fish advisories.

February 2, 2016: Dungeness and Rock Crab Health Advisory Partially Lifted along the California Coast

The advisory remains in effect for state waters around Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel Islands and areas north of Latitude 35° 40' N due to continued elevated levels of domoic acid in crabs caught in those areas. Consumers should not eat Dungeness or rock crabs from those areas.

January 1, 2016: How to Follow Advisories

Steps on how to follow fish advisories.

December 31, 2015: Commercial and Recreational Rock Crab and Recreational Dungeness Crab Fisheries Open in Southern Portion of the State

CDFW and the Fish and Game Commission were notified by the director of the OEHHA that, in consultation with the director of the CDPH, a determination has been made that Dungeness and rock crab caught on the mainland coast near Piedras Blancas Light Station in San Luis Obispo County no longer poses a significant human health risk from high levels of domoic acid.

Fish Advisory Map

View maps of current statewide and site-specific advisories

Fish, Ecotoxicology and Water Section

Sacramento Office
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 423-7572
fish@oehha.ca.gov