Crabbing in the Severn

[Steve6902]

Has anyone been crabbing the Severn lately?? Trying to get a report, thinking about going out this Friday for a few dozen. Also can we get a Kayak Crabbing page?? A lot of guys/gals do it.

[Mark]

No report, but it's rare to fish there and not see crabbers.

Most are recreational but I've seen professional crabbers between the bridges too.

Good luck.

[manlystanley]

Go for it. I see more crabbers then fishers there.....

[Steve6902]

Oh I'm going out I'm just trying to figure out if I should crab closer to the bay or further up the Severn. I'm bringing a rod just in case. I can always go with WP tacos.

[Mark]

Oh I'm going out I'm just trying to figure out if I should crab closer to the bay or further up the Severn. I'm bringing a rod just in case. I can always go with WP tacos.

Most of the crabbers I see there work both sides of the river between the bridges.

[kuljc]

i've been crabbing in the upper severn for a couple months now, and doing really well. usually trot lining from the boat.

[Steve6902]

Kuljc, at what depth have you been finding them??

[Mark]

The crabbers I see in the Severn are working areas 8 to 15 feet deep. Some use trotlines and some use traps.

[kuljc]

I haven't really worked anything consistent out. Usually start shallow and do pretty well, but sometimes we've had to go 15-20ft. depends on the day and time. just remember to go out early, bc the boat traffic gets busy around 10-11ish and messes up all the crabbing.

[manlystanley]

Kuljc, at what depth have you been finding them??

It also seems like they cruise the shallows with a guy with a long-handled net on the front.

Best Regards,
Stan