When to Crab: Crabbing Season and Time of Day

Crabbing season is when the crabs are most abundant and meatiest. And although you can catch crabs all year round, this is when you would want to catch them to maximize your catch. Good Crabbing Conditions? As a generality, crabs are more dormant and less likely to be caught during colder climate. Crabs are more inactive in waters that are about 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. They tend to hide in the mud as opposed to swimming around, actively searching for food. Crabs thrive in warmer waters closer to 70-75 degrees. There is…continue reading →