Blue claw crabs are biting in New Jersey waters, which means it’s important to find the best lines, traps and bait before ...

New Jersey crabbers can drop their traps as early as April, but the prime season for catching blue claws is just beginning to ...

New Jersey’s 2026 recreational blue claw crab season is underway, and if you plan to drop a trap this summer, you’ll want to know the rules before you keep your catch. Not every crab is legal to bring ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peeler or shedder crabs 3 inches; soft crabs 3.5 inches and hard crabs 4.5 inches. All measurements are from point to point. The ...

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 ...