Crabbing for blue claw crabs in New Jersey during the full Sturgeon Moon this weekend could call, particularly around slack water near high or low tide when crabs are most active in foraging.

Blue claw crabs in New Jersey are biting best during August, but the season continues to October.

Soft shell blue claw crabs, or shedder crabs, must be at least 3.5 inches from point to point and there is a limit of one bushel a day per person.

Crabbing for blue claw crabs in New Jersey is a popular summer activity, especially in 2025 with strong early-season catches reported. Blue claw crabs are abundant in the state’s waters, and ...

The blue crab population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is among the lowest it's been in 35 years, but watermen say that doesn't necessarily mean crabs will cost you more this summer.

In Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, two populations are under threat: the iconic blue crab and the crabbers whose livelihoods depend on them.