3-Hour Catch & Cook Crabbing Lesson in Sausalito, California

Beginning in March 2026, come join us for a crabbing lesson under the Golden Gate Bridge in beautiful Sausalito, California! Perfect for beginners, this 3-hour lesson will teach you how to catch Rock Crabs using crab pots and crab snares with a rod and reel. After your crabbing lesson, we’ll cook up your delicious catch for you to eat under the Golden Gate Bridge or to take home! No fishing license is required!

What’s Included:

• 3 hours of crabbing - no prior experience needed.

• All gear is provided – crab pots, bait, crab snares, rods, reels, and buckets!

• Personalized instruction from Ruby, Greenling Fish’s experienced guide.

• Photos and GoPro video footage included.

• Enjoy a full catch-and-cook experience where we clean, prep, and cook your legal catch on-site or prepare it for you to take home.

Species We Target:

• Red & Brown Rock Crab. We often catch Dungeness Crab, but they unfortunately cannot be retained within the San Francisco Bay, as it is a protected breeding ground. You can still take a great picture with them, though!

You’ll Learn:

• How to bait and drop a crab pot.

• How to rig, bait, and cast a crab snare.

• How to identify legal-sized crabs.

• How to identify different crab species in the SF Bay.

• Baiting strategies and timing for peak results.

• How to cook and clean your crab.

Location and Time:

• Moore Road Pier, Sausalito, CA. This public pier is fully accessible. We welcome all ages and abilities!

• Lesson Duration: 8:00AM - 11:00AM weekdays and weekends.

 What to Bring:

• Layers, layers, layers! Hats and gloves highly recommended. Sausalito can be very cold and windy in the morning.

• Snacks.

• Hot beverage of choice.

IMPORTANT:

• All participants must agree to and complete a waiver and release of liability form prior to the start of the trip. This is mandatory for participation and will be provided by Greenling Fish staff.

• If you’re booking for a group (which we love!), please indicate how many people will be joining at check-out. We offer group discounts for 6+ people.

  • 1 person: $125

  • 2 people: $210

  • 3 people: $300

  • 4 people: $360

  • 5 people: $400

  • 6-8 people: $400 + $50 per additional person