Crabbing Woodland Beach and north.

[bellringer]

I haven't  seen any post about crabbing up there yet.Was out boating a week ago with the grand kids and saw lots of pots anyone been catching any thing?

[Nabbcrab]

You can get into the crabs at Woodland.  I'm not saying they are thick but you will catch some.  You will need to messure them all.  Good Luck.

[mayfloat]

There was a ton of com. pots at woodland about 3 weeks ago, now there is only one string out north of the pier if that tells you anything! There are some little bait stealers in the creeks but havent seen anything of any size yet. Couple more weeks yet!

[bellringer]

thanks for the info

[mayfloat]

No problem! Where abouts in middletown are you from?

[bellringer]

springmill 55+ community across from the chevy dealer . and you?

[mayfloat]

Smyrna clayton area but I grew up around middletown. I know right where you are at, One of the few very nice areas around middletown anymore! You are lucky, guess the restrictions there have worked out!

[The-reel-diehl]

Check my post out of Delaware City today!  They are in the upper river now.

[bellringer]

Most of the restrictions i can tolerate.There are a few that are a pain seat but in general i enjoy living there.

[mayfloat]

Ya I understand having some pain in the butt restrictions! But on the other hand be glad you are in one of the nice devolpments, there arent to many

[bellringer]

I'm going to try to get on the water later this week, I'll let you know the results

[mayfloat]

I was just out to woodland beach this past friday night, didnt have jack for luck fishing, couple catties and one tiny striper. I didnt see any crab pots anywhere south of the bridge, we went for a ride just before dark and went to the north side of the pier past the oyster beds, saw a few boats fishing, but didnt see anyone catching anything. Never saw any crab pots in the creeks, the big water was a little rough for me to go out to far away from shore so I didnt get to see if any of the commercial pots were still out. I did have a guy tell me last night he has been catching some somewhere around woodland, didnt tell me where, using a couple commercial pots(allowed two per person) But until I see it I dont believe it! Good luck! and let us know how you did!

[09skiff]

Went out at Woodland on 8-31 in the afternoon and caught two dozen keepers from 5 to 6.5 inches. Threw back the females and even caught 1:1 keeper to throwback . Crabbed for 2.5 hrs in 5-8ft depths.

[Nabbcrab]

bad year

[Denzelhanee]

That's great, this forum page have a nice discussion.