Crabbing on Assateague and Chincoteague Islands is one of the favorite pastimes for both the local residents and visitors alike. The preferred methods for crabbing are with a net and baited line. All of these materials can be purchased at any local fishing shops, or hardware stores. Most people like to use old pieces of raw chicken, tied to a line and dragged across the bottom of the water. The crabs will try to catch the bait and are lured into your waiting crab net. Cooking the crabs by steaming in a large crab pot with a generous amount of Old Bay Seasoning, you can enjoy one of the Eastern Shores most famous delicacy.
The size restrictions and limits in Virginia are enforced as a conservation measure. Crabs will measure 5" from back shell point-to-point.
Check
out Barnacle Bill's for all your bait and tackle needs
We
also have a great 100 foot fishing dock for your use.
