Would have been a lot more people without the salmon and Tuna derby going on.

There was one LE report on some guys that were selling crab and they managed to earn a lot. They were finally caught. Lost the gear, boat, and did jail time. One of the crabbers owns a restaurant and claims to have several folks try to sell him crab. None of the examples were followed by any statements regarding a report and arrest of the sellers.
(But sport crabbers are cast as outlaws, while the commercials, feed the mommas and the baby crab and throw them back.) Really enjoyed the guy who testified after lunch. Said sport crabbers arent sport. He said sport crabbers need to use a rod and reel. Ive done that, but not overnight. Also chased them around the shallows with a rake. Basturds run sideways too fast.

About the only way for some of them to make up the difference is to reduce the amount of boats or raise prices. Some of them fish for salmon too, which makes me wonder what other options they have.