Blue claw crabs are abundant in the state’s waters, and they are a favorite of recreational crabbers in New Jersey, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

July is peak crabbing season for blue claw crabs in New Jersey. Both July and August often yield the highest numbers of legal-sized crabs. If you purchase a product or register for an account ...

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

Fishermen at Pillar Point Harbor prepare their boats stacked with crab traps now that commercial crabbing season might finally begin. But some fishermen are at odds over the long-delayed partial ...

Ocean City/Longport: 34th St. causeway is a local favorite. The blue crab season is open throughout the state and you do not need a license if you are using simple equipment like hand lines or ...

The Chesapeake Bay might have a new resident, thanks to warming waters and successful habitat restoration. Blue crabs are the ...

Commercial crab season has begun and anticipation is high after last year's disastrous season, which was delayed several months because of a toxic acid.