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How to go Crabbing in Delaware
Click here to read a local’s guide on how to go crabbing in Delaware. From crabbing tips to secret crabbing spots, this guide’s got it all.
Top Crabbing Spots in Delaware
Holt’s Landing Pier
This specially-built crabbing pier on the Indian River Bay is one of the best spots to go crabbing.
Indian River Bay
The Indian River Bay is a crabbing hotspot! Especially in the water near by the power plant.
Cape Henlopen Pier
Located on the Delaware Bay, Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier is an outstanding spot to set some crab traps.
Find a Spot Near You
To make the map as easy-to-read as possible, I color-coded the spots:
- Public piers which are perfect for crabbing are labeled with a blue pinpoint.
- Bridges you can throw a ring net off of are labeled with a yellow pinpoint.
- Bodies of water crawling with blue crabs are labeled with a green pinpoint.
- Shoreline crabbing spots are labeled with a red pinpoint.
- Lastly, nearby Maryland bodies of water are labeled with a purple pinpoint.
Crabs To Catch In Delaware
Atlantic Blue Crab
The Atlantic Blue Crab lives in tidal waters, including the bays and estuaries along the Delaware Coast. Known for its sweet and tender meat, the blue crab is a Delaware Delicacy.