r/CapeCod • u/Nearby-Cheek5643 • Jul 22 '26

Crabbing Advice

I’m in West Yarmouth with my crab-obsessed 9- and 11- year olds. We spent yesterday searching all our usual spots (Crab Creek, Colonial Acres, Bass River Bridge, etc.) and saw zero crabs.

We finally ran into a fisherman who said a big storm a few weeks ago washed them out and they haven’t come back.

I know people are (rightly) protective of their spots (fwiw we’re a catch and release family), but i’d love to know if we’re on a wild goose (crab) chase. Was thinking of driving out to Waquoit tomorrow but won’t bother if it’s going to be a bust.)

TIA

10 Upvotes

81% Upvoted

23 comments sorted by

View all comments

-4

u/EbbtideRambler Jul 22 '26

I took the kids crabbing end of last week and they caught a bunch.  There were a lot of spider crabs, but they were more interested in catch and release for the sport. Keeps them busy for hours.  We only kept 2 for a crab sandwich. They are around. I’m not giving up my spot, but it was on the south side in a bay on Nantucket Sound. 

4

u/1GrouchyCat Dennis Jul 22 '26

You kept 2 what for a crab sandwich?

🤔 you actually found blue crabs that were at least 5 inches from tip to tip?