Knowledgebase What would you like to Ask Marine? Home / Commercial Fishing / Commercial Q&A / Can I take spare crab traps aboard my boat if I don't use them? Commercial Fishing Commercial Q&A Can I take spare crab traps aboard my boat if I don't use them? crab traps, derelict gear, abandoned gear, commercial crab, FGC Section 132.2 No. You may possess up to six (6) derelict traps aboard your vessel. Derelict traps are traps that have been damaged, abandoned or otherwise found at sea while conducting normal fishing operations. Glad we could be helpful. Thanks for the feedback. Sorry we couldn't be helpful. Your feedback will help us improve this article. How helpful was this page? Updated on Wed, 05 Jun 2024 by amanda.vandiggelen@wildlife.ca.gov In this section How can I order transportation receipts to have my commercial catch transported to our buyer? What kind of license is needed if I wanted to catch fish from shore and sell to individuals? Do I need to have a separate license to sell fish to a seafood store or restaurant? How can I access commercial landings data/databases? What would it take to start an aquaculture operation? Is CDFW the primary agency that manages license/lease costs? Can I take spare crab traps aboard my boat if I don't use them? Can I contract out for another vessel to set my crab traps? Do I need a permit to fish for market squid commercially? How can I find more information on running a commercial fishing business/boat? Related articles Can I contract out for another vessel to set my crab traps? Commercial Fishing / Commercial Q&A How can I find more information on running a commercial fishing business/boat? Commercial Fishing / Commercial Q&A Do I need a permit to fish for market squid commercially? Commercial Fishing / Commercial Q&A What would it take to start an aquaculture operation? Is CDFW the primary agency that manages license/lease costs? Commercial Fishing / Commercial Q&A What kind of license is needed if I wanted to catch fish from shore and sell to individuals? Do I need to have a separate license to sell fish to a seafood store or restaurant? Commercial Fishing / Commercial Q&A