Dungeness Crab Clusters

At Taku Fisheries, we work with independent fishermen who’ve spent years mastering the unique techniques required to sustainably harvest crab and shellfish from Alaska’s coastal and offshore waters. From pot fishing in the icy Bering Sea to baiting prawn traps in the deep inlets around Juneau, each method is shaped by tradition, regulation, and deep respect for the sea.

Dungeness Crab

Dungeness Crab are harvested just miles from our dock in Juneau, in relatively shallow coastal waters using circular steel pots. These traps are baited and dropped to the ocean floor, where they rest for a day or two before being retrieved. Only mature male crabs that meet legal size requirements are kept. Females and undersized crabs are returned immediately to protect future generations.

Once landed, the crabs are quickly transferred to our facility, boiled live in saltwater (to preserve sweetness and texture), and flash frozen the same day. This ensures that what arrives at your doorstep is the closest thing to crab straight from the pot.