How long does it take for a Dungeness crab to mature?
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Dungeness crab mature in two or three years after hatching, and reach harvestable size in about four. By the time they're large enough for a legal catch, Dungeness crab will have molted about 15 times since settling to the bottom.
Likewise, people ask, how long does it take for a crab to mature?
approximately 12 to 18 months
Considering this, how long does it take for a crab shell to harden?
about 12 hours
Prices will run about $8.99/pound for cooked and cleaned; $6.99/pound for live.