Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blue crabs are abundant all along the Jersey coast, in tidal creeks and rivers and in shallow, saltwater bays, from the Hudson ...

New Jersey’s 2026 blue crab season is underway, and crabs are biting thanks to the recent heat wave. Waters have warmed to 55 ...

With New Jersey’s blue-claw season underway, it’s important to know what bait to use and the best crabbing spots to visit. When it comes to crabbing, there are several effective baits to choose from, ...

In New Jersey, it’s illegal to keep female blue crabs that have visible egg sacs attached. All female crabs with eggs or spawn attached must be released, according to the New Jersey Department of ...

With New Jersey’s blue claw season underway, it’s important to know what bait to use before heading out to crab. When it comes to crabbing, there are several effective baits to choose from, each with ...

Marylanders and visitors love the blue crab as a seafood delicacy, but they chose it as the state crustacean for more than that. It's a species that reflects the working life, history, and ecology of ...

As people flock to the Jersey Shore, they’re looking for more than a beach tan or a ride at their favorite amusement pier. They’re looking for the memories and traditions that elevate an ordinary ...

Favorable weather is expected for the July 4th holiday, benefiting fishing and crabbing activities. Blue claw crabs are abundant, with successful crabbing reported in the Navesink River and ...

This week, WTOP takes you from the bottom of the bay to the picnic table in our four-part series Claws and Effect: The murky future of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab. Listen on air and read it online.

Beaufort native Brett Everett races across the glassy surface of the Morgan River in a 22-foot boat on a muggy 71-degree morning, using the Lowcountry waterway to drive deep into the salt marshes. But ...

GLOUCESTER — The Chesapeake Bay might have a new resident, thanks to warming waters and successful habitat restoration. Blue crabs are the typical catch in local waters. But crabbers on the bay have ...