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N.J.’s biggest blue claw crabs: What’s a jimmy and why do you want them?

Did you go crabbing in New Jersey and catch a jimmy? If you didn’t, you’re going to want to keep crabbing. The term jimmy refers to a male blue crab. Jimmies are generally considered to be a good size ...
NJ.com

Blue claw crabbing in N.J.? What you need to know. Best locations, size limits.

Blue claw crabs are having a strong season in New Jersey, with abundant catches reported throughout the state’s coastal waters. According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ...
DelmarvaNow

Chesapeake Bay blue crab population plunges to second lowest in recent history

The 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey estimates 238 million blue crabs, a decrease from 317 million in 2024 and the second lowest on record. The survey revealed distressing declines ...
The Virginian-Pilot

‘Extremely distressing’ Chesapeake Bay blue crab populations call for curtailing harvest, experts say

Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay have taken a sizable hit in 2025, marking a need for more cautious harvest regulations, some environmentalists say. Each winter, the Maryland Department of ...