It’s August, which mean’s we’re in full swing of New York’s short and sweet crabbing season. To complete my state-by-state crabbing spot article series, I thought I’d cover New York and the surrounding Long Island Sound. You can find Blue Crabs as far North as Nova Scotia, but Long Island and parts of New England…
The Jersey Shore makes up miles and miles of barrier islands, which protect the saltwater marshes behind them. This is the perfect formula for tons and tons of blue crabs. It’s overshadowed by its neighbor Maryland, but NJ has plenty of spots for you to catch some crabs. I called bait shops, talked to locals,…
I’ve compiled a list of spots to catch Dungeness & Rock crabs in Washington so you don’t have to spend hours researching yourself. I’ve scoured google reviews and forums, called local tackle shops, and watched hours of youtube videos to put together this extensive list of actual crabbing spots. This post gets pretty in-depth, so…
I scoured forums, talked to locals, and asked commercial crabbers where they go crabbing to put together this immersive list of crabbing spots in Oregon. Whether you have a boat and plan to set dozens of crab pots, or want to set a trap from a pier, I have a spot for you. I categorized…
Updated 11/14/2023 by Taylor Whiteman. Fixed links, updated spots, typos. I wanted to make the absolute best list of crabbing spots across the State of Florida. I called bait shops, integrated locals, and scoured forums to find every spot people have had luck crabbing in the Sunshine State. I put them all together on a…
Have you ever wondered where to go crabbing in Pensacola, Florida? I did some research and found three spots that will work for any beginner. You won’t need a boat or kayak to go out and catch some crabs. Some spots do not even require that you have a fishing license! Before I get started,…
Have you ever wondered where to go crabbing in the Tampa Bay area? I asked around and found some spots to use handlines and collapsible traps, two beginner-friendly methods. You will not need a boat at any of these spots, just some minimal crabbing gear, a license, and a can-do mindset. You will hear me…
You would think that being south of the busier Tampa, Florida that there would be more spots to go crabbing in Sarasota. You would be wrong! I had to dig deep to find these spots. I focused on fishing piers because I’m assuming you’re a beginner crabber without a boat. No worries! Anyone can go…
Welcome to The Panhandle! If you’re visiting the Emerald Coast for the first time and want to find a spot to go crabbing, I’ve found a few great spots in the Destin Area. I focused on low-lying and less-popular fishing piers where it’s easy to use handlines and collapsible traps. I’ll go over what these…