Crab Info Page

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NJ Crabbing License &
LICENSE REQUIRED: You view pricing and buy your required license(s) directly from the https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/marine/recreational-licenses-and-permits/
CRABBING SPOTS in NJ by County
Below are spots broken down by county, some near us here in Mystic Island, others suggested by NJ crabbers.
Ocean (Local)Monmouth
AtlanticCumberland

Picking Basic Crabbing Locations:
Creek areas will always yield more than inner lagoons, having more food sources for the crabs. If taking small children, find a spot with low traffic and railings to prevent accidents.
Contact Us
To Suggest a spot!!! (Make sure you specify that it's a posting for the crabbing spot page)

CRAB REFERENCE SITES AND INFO:
Blue Claws: Crabbing in New Jersey"Blue crabs are abundant all along the Jersey coast, in tidal creeks and rivers and in shallow, saltwater bays, from the Hudson River to Delaware Bay." - NJFW
Crab IdentificationWhat is that crab?? Here's a quick page I put together to help - includes some invasive species.
Bait Crabs for fishingSection with bait guides and crab info.
bluecrab.info Excellent Reference site!
http://en.wikipedia.org/ Read more about crabs on Wiki
MOON INFO

http://www.bluecrab.info/fullmoon.htm
Dolan's Moon Phases (animated)
Shetline's Moon Phase Calendar
CURRENT MOON

CHATTING UP AND DOWN THE EASTERN SEABOARD:
East Coast:bluecrab.info Forum
Virginia: Crabbers: Crabbing Talk & Reports
Florida: Florida Crabbing & Shrimping Forum

Cooks Corner on Crabs:
Cleaning Crabs
BEFORE cooking
Reduces obnoxious odors & makes nice clean meal!
Debbie McNair's Page A great web cookbook, this has some links to other recipe pages as well!
Berkeley Univ. Page!!! Some Very nice recipes there!