Article Category: Crabbing Gear + Equipment

Here are two trends that aren’t so new in crabbing and crab equipment, but they are worth noting: more catch per pot, and bigger equipment, are the preferred options; West Coast operators are just about as busy dealing with regulations as they are fishing. Crabbing is an important part of the growing seafood market. The global seafood market is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of 1.36%—from $720.76 billion in 2023 to $771.17 billion in 2029, largely due to the rising public awareness about the vital role of fish as a food group in healthy diets, according to a report from Mordor Intelligence. West Coast fishermen are a big part of those figures, and while operators in key crabbing states like Alaska, Washington and Oregon must put significant money and resources into adher...