Blue Claw Crabs New Jersey: A To Guide Catching Dinner in the Back Bays

A Guide to New Jersey Blue Claw Crabs

The New Jersey Blue Claw Crab is the undisputed king of the Jersey Shore’s back bays. Found in the brackish waters of Somers Point and Ocean City, these aggressive "beautiful swimmers" are best caught during the summer months when the water is warm.

For the best results, we target the calm, grassy edges of the Great Egg Harbor Bay. Success requires the right bait—typically fresh bunker or chicken—and a steady hand. On a Crabbin N Fishin LLC charter, we teach you the art of running a topless trap line, ensuring your family masters the technique for a true "shore to table" experience.

Best time to go crabbing is late June and oftentimes great crabbing is available through late October.(an unspoken secret, shhh)