Well, if you ever find yourself up in Oregon, especially around Netarts Bay, and you like to do some crabbing, I tell ya, that place is a real treasure! Netarts Bay’s a spot where you’ll find crabs crawling all over, and it ain’t too hard to catch ’em neither. You don’t need to be a fancy fisherman, just a bit of patience, a good spot, and you’re in business.
Now, the first thing you gotta know is that Netarts Bay is one of the most reliable places for crabbing on the whole Oregon coast. I’ve been around for a while and crabbing’s always been good here. I’ve heard folks say it’s one of the top spots in Oregon, so if you’re thinking about it, don’t just take my word for it, get out there and try it yourself!
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There are a couple of ways you can get to the best crabbing spots around here. You can take a boat or just walk in from the shore. It’s not too fancy, but if you’ve got a good ol’ heavy tined garden fork, you’ll do just fine. The areas near the end of Crab Ave are where folks like to go the most, and if you take Netarts Bay Drive, you’ll find the right spots easy enough.
Now, I’ll tell ya, the crabs here are just plump and good, especially come fall and early winter. That’s when the crabs are “filled out” and that’s when you want to be out there catching ‘em. They got more meat in ’em, I reckon, and that makes a big difference when you’re sittin’ down to eat ’em. But don’t forget, you need a license to catch crabs in Oregon, just like anywhere else. You need a license for the trap and to actually catch the crabs, too. So make sure you get one before you head out!
The best time to crab around here is usually between September and December, when the crabs are at their fattest. That’s when you’ll find the Dungeness crabs filling up real good. Now, I ain’t no expert, but when the shell’s harder, you get more meat. The soft-shell crabs don’t have as much meat, so you’ll want to wait for the harder ones to come around.
In Netarts Bay, you’re not just crabbing, neither. You can fish, too, and do a whole mess of outdoor activities. People come from all over to Netarts Bay for the fishing, and while they’re there, they get themselves a good catch of crabs too. The bay is just the right mix of salty and fresh water, which makes it perfect for crabs to thrive.
- Best time for crabbing: Fall and early winter (September to December)
- Licenses needed for both crabbing and operating traps
- Crabbing can be done by boat or from the shore
- Netarts Bay is known for its reliable crabbing and fishing spots
Now, you won’t find a better spot than this if you’re lookin’ for some good, honest crabbing. The bay’s got it all, and if you’ve never tried it, well, you’re missin’ out. There’s somethin’ about the salty air, the sound of the waves, and the thrill of pulling up a full trap that just makes everything better. And if you’re lucky enough to get a big ol’ crab, you’ll be feastin’ on some of the best seafood Oregon has to offer!
So, pack your bags, get your license, and head on over to Netarts Bay for a real good time crabbing. You won’t regret it!
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