They were kahunas caught 9 in 1 hour? Where is the crabbing post at Ana Maria Island? No one in the the area seemed to know, or would tell'. Thanks a Bunch!! I used to go crabbing when i was little. But just thought how fun it would be to do with my boyfriend. Pluss its free:. Directions for the Amelia Island spot aren't quite accurate. The bridge on the south end is the Nassau Sound bridge and this is where he's referring to.
Simpson Creek is south of that bridge. Try cooking the crab in a little curry sauce with zucchini in it. I bet you will never want to eat it any other way after this. Thank you for such an informative Hub. Does anyone know of good areas to catch blue crab in New Smyrna, Daytona Beach areas? What is the best time to get blue crab in Naples Fl. Im from Jersey and used to blue crabs and tried here in Florida and caught some but never enough in a few hours?
How about port st loucie? Do you know how the crabbing is? I'm getting a home on the water can I crab off the dock?
I was born in Baltimore Maryland and have crabbed the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River, and have been wanting to take my son here in Florida are there any spots that can be crabbed from the shore or do I need to get a boat?
Let us know. My husband and I just moved to Florida a year ago from Maryland. Every summer in Maryland as soon as crab season started we would go out on the boat or on the piers line dropping or trot lining using chicken necks.
When we inquired about blue crabbing here on the East Coast of Florida actually the treasure coast we were so very disappointed to learn that everyone we spoke to said there are no blue crabs here and laughed at us!
So very discouraged we never even attempted to crab. Being from Maryland I've crabbed all my life even as a very small child. I mourn those days. Your article has brought new life and hope that we may find crabs yet and are going to gear up and get out there and try and prove all these people wrong. Thank you so very much for your article and encouragement. I am drooling and chomping at the bit for some steamed blue crabs and beer!
Beer is abundant here and I am determined to find out if the crabs are too! If there is anyone out there who knows of any spots near Port St. Lucie Florida where we may start our search it would be greatly appreciated!
If we do find a honey hole we will definitely be back on here showing our photos and encouraging others to crab. If the crabs are as abundant as you say I would never use the Trot line as we would be done in one pass on the line and not much fun for the rest of the day except to steam them up and eat them. Netting them from a single or trot line is so exciting and fun.
I wouldn't want it to be over in a 10 minute run down the line or using a crab trap as traps are not exciting enough. Most of the fun and excitement is tryig to net those rascals lol. So single line dropping from a pier or boat sounds like a better way to enjoy an exciting and fun filled day on the water for this Native Marylander: Whatever happens we will definitely be back on to let you and others know how we did.
Happy crabbing! The bridge is on HW 98, between the two towns I mentioned. It's a big bridge, so you can't miss it. Thanks for reading! Thanks for the info. I did not see in looking at maps any bridge connecting Saint Joe and Mexico Beach.
Any clarification? I really enjoyed your link. I myself am a frequent recreational crabber, using string line drops with 10 bag chicken fryers spread out, on drops, directly on the surf coast line , and with a bass net.
We put our line only about 50 out in 3 feet of water. No trap needed. I do this 3 to 4 times every summer, for many years, inbetween july4 to aug 6. Spotty shower are a plus. It's 12 dozen per person here, limit. All states are different, so check.
So, kids provide a role! They are great. Finally, if you do go in early august, you better wear tennis shoes cause you will step on some! One chicken leg may have 6 crabs on it and 4 arent keepers.
The bigger the crab, the faster you need to be with your dip net. Thats why i say around july 26, every year, is game-on for blue crabs on gulf coastlines! Hope this is helpful to some gd luck and tc. This is great! I've recently started a hobby of crabbing and I live in Jacksonville! Im definitely going to go check out these places you've listed!
Hi awesome info!!! My husband is wanting to go crabbing for his birthday in December. Have you ever crabbed in Tampa? We may end up going to the Jacksonville are instead. We really want it to be successful this time :P.
Holly, this is a great hub. I love crab cakes and never had blue crab before. I might try it this year. Crabbing sounds like fun and hard work to me. Hi, would anybody know where is good to catch crabs in west palm beach FL? Hi i just move to fla crystal river area and am wanting to buy new or used bluecrab traps here my cell or email me at osborntom gmail. I have been crabbing with my grandmother on sc coastline throughout my childhood.
I haven't ever visited the gulf until this week- in my 35 yrs. We brought a houseful of teenagers- one that introduced me to night crabbing. Those kids caught more blue crab with a flashlight and net than I have ever caught with cages or line. I'm thinking that no matter where you are in the gulf- if you want crabs- all you need is a flashlight and net So much fun and enthusiasm even for yr olds Great hub!
I've referenced it several times in preparation for an excursion in Destin in September. Do you have any tips you would be willing to share for blue crab hunting there? Definitely enjoyed this. I go crabbing in nearby Maryland and I'm thinking about transferring to a college down in Florida. Reminds me or when I ran out of food on a sailing trip. We snorkeled down and pinched the crabs from the pots that lay flat of the bottom with float above. No one noticed and we only took one of a pair or more.
You know, I have lived in Florida for many years and have not been crabbing here. Reading this was a nostalgic piece for me as I grew up on the waters of Virginia and we went crabbing.. We crabbed off our dock and also set crab pots. Hi, Dana. If you're near Tampa, you should be able to catch and keep! Good luck!
Great info, have crabbed up by St. Joe with my family, did great and had lots of fun. I live on the West coast of FL near Tampa. My mom is visiting and wanted to do some crabbing, we are having a little cool snap. Do you know if it's better crabbing when it's cooler or warmer?
Wow, I have never ever in my life even thought about crab fishing. It just looked something totally different than normal angling. But the way you laid out all the basics and techniques makes it really easy, for somebody like me, to start crab fishing. I hope that the spots you gave out were not your true favorite spots, because they may get saturated, by me! Every year the count diminishes but, when I got my first one of the year I felt like a kid in the candy store.
I plan to rent a boat for a day to do some snorkeling, crabbing and maybe scalloping activities. These are something that we never did before and I don't want to let them down.
Our top favorite spots to crab in Florida include:. This tidal creek that lies south of Amelia Island is one of the best blue crabbing locations. It is about three to four miles from Nassau Sound Bridge.
The creek is home to some of the biggest clue crabs in all of Florida and elsewhere. The creek is easily accessible by a kayak or a boat. It is located right on the Amelia River. This spot is known to a handful of crabbers. Nevertheless, you will not be disappointed if you are looking for blue crabs. A word of caution, though, the current in this river is quite strong. In addition, some areas on the channel are quite deep. Sticking to the shore for crabbing is, therefore, the best and safest option.
This is another great spot for crabbing in Florida, especially if you are looking for blue crabs. It is technically a spot between the two locations, i. Mexico Beach and Port St. If you are looking for specifics, the spot is under the bridge that connects the two.
Although you cannot engage in commercial crabbing in this location, recreational crabbing is common. Want more of our free, weekly newsletters in your inbox? For Hagins, who sources from roughly 30 local crabbers depending on the season, the crabs are a reliable — and constant — source of income.
Together with his business partner Donald Rhomberg, he opened the Hillsborough Avenue seafood market in Jackson Heights in The business acts both as a wholesaler for smaller seafood markets and restaurants around town, as well as a retailer for home cooks and people looking to pick up a quick lunch or seafood dinner to-go. On weekend mornings, Hagins often has a line of customers out the door.
Though blue crabs are available year-round, they are most abundant from May to August. During the busy months, Hagins estimates he goes through roughly to bushels of crab a week — about 12, to 16, pounds.
Blue crab is considerably cheaper than stone crab. So, where else can you find blue crab? Local crabbers often set up roadside shops, selling directly out of the back of a pickup truck. Key West Seafood Co. There are the standalone markets, like Key West Seafood Co. Tiny takeout spots pepper the area, too, like Channels Seafood Market, often a one-person operation where crabs are sold by the dozen, boiled or steamed, piled high into plastic foam containers.
Many of the smaller businesses buy their catch directly from local crabbers, and larger operations work with multiple crabbers or crab wholesalers. Not all of the crab sold in Tampa Bay is local. He runs frequent trips to Louisiana with a refrigerated truck, often hauling back thousands of pounds of crab a couple times a month.
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