Crabbing is popular throughout the Mid Atlantic Region. The following pages include overviews of Atlantic blue crabs, crabbing techniques, equipment, other crab species, and other information.

Atlantic Blue Crabs

How To Catch Blue Crabs

Trotlining for Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs

Peeler Crabs

Soft Crabs

Jonah Crabs

Rock Crabs

Green Crabs

 

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