In many of America's freshwater regions blue catfish are held in pretty high esteem. They grow fast, are plenty strong when ...

Following a strong 2024 numbers, the blue crab population in the Chesapeake Bay has fallen to the second-lowest number in recent history, according to a new report.

Clearly, it’s too early to panic. Crabs have bounced back from low numbers before. Indeed, that’s one of the miraculous things about the species. One female crab can carry anywhere from ...

August is a great time to catch blue claw crabs in New Jersey. The water is at some of its warmest temperatures in August and you are likely to catch some pretty big crabs. The month of August is also ...

Officials are now enforcing a state law passed last year to protect the blue crab population. But some local fishermen think the rules won’t achieve what officials say they’re designed to do.

The blue crab population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is among the lowest it's been in 35 years, but watermen say that doesn't necessarily mean crabs will cost you more this summer.

The end of August is also often cited as the best time for crabbing at the Jersey Shore because it’s when blue crabs are most active and plentiful.

Adults have never been observed north of North Carolina.” Dr. Rom Lipcius, a professor at William & Mary’s Batten School & ...

August is a great time to catch blue claw crabs in New Jersey. The water is at some of its warmest temperatures in August and you are likely to catch some pretty big crabs. The month of August is ...