Jonas Green Park... ah... my go to crabbing location! No only is it an easy drive from the DC metropolis, but I average a few legal catches nearly every time I'm here. Located at the mouth of the Severn River and just across from the US Naval Academy, this old car bridge has been converted into a brutalist concrete pier that is open 24 hours a day. The location is great for a family trip as there are restroom facilities, a small beach, kayaking options, and an easy drive to the quaint town of Annapolis for ice cream and crab cakes.
Ratings: (1-5 High)
- Opportunity: 5 - One of the best places to go pier crabbing to date
- Location: 5 - Ample easy parking, restrooms and a visitor center on site.
- Value: 5 - It's all free!
Gear Used:
- 3 x Two-Ring Wire Crab Net (18-Inch)
- 5 x Top-less Foxy-Mate Traps
- 1 x 14 inch Eagle Claw Pyramid Trap
- Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards and raw chicken legs
Time/Tide:
- We crabbed for about 3 hours into the afternoon.
- High tide: 10:31am, Low Tide: 4:48pm
Where to Go:
We crossed 50 then looped south on 450 and turned in before crossing the bridge into the naval academy.
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- The main fishing and crabbing Pier. Crabbing is better closer to shore as the waters aren't too turbulent.
- Park visitor and facilities. Bathrooms are here.
- Free Parking
Crabs Caught:
We caught 3 crabs today. One was a 7.0 inch male!
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