View Full Version : VA Recreational Crabbing Regulations, Help!
thecameraguy
12-07-2006, 09:07 PM
How many collasible traps can I use in VA waters? Is there a license I need to purchase? I'm talking about the 12"x12"x6" traps.
C-Hawk18
12-08-2006, 07:29 AM
Here is a link to the VA Regs:
http://www.mrc.state.va.us/regulations/recfish&crabrules.shtm
Tom Powers
12-08-2006, 08:08 AM
The short answer is two. For a $36 license you can use 5. In VA law there is no difference between collaspable (sp?) traps and regular 24x24x24 inch crab pots.
Tom
thecameraguy
12-08-2006, 08:03 PM
Where can I purchase the larger traps? is theer a size restriction on the traps? Is there a website that shows how to make them?
Thanks!
Coastie
12-10-2006, 04:08 PM
I bought my pots from the Boater's World in Hampton. If you want to build one, here's a website with plans. http://www.blue-crab.org/crabpot/
Tom Powers
12-10-2006, 05:10 PM
I buy my from Sheifields Market in Poquoson. Make sure you get some zincs the pots will last longer. Local hardware stores and a number of the bait shops have them also.
Oh and there is a cull ring requirement. There have to be two in the upper chamber one has to be at least 2 5/16 the other at least 2 3/16 inside diameter.
The size of a crab pot is not really defined in code or regualtion. The mesh has to be at least 1 1/2 inches if it is baited. The ones with smaller mesh are peeler pots.
Tom
thecameraguy
12-10-2006, 08:11 PM
Thanks all!!!
That is more information than any chicken necker should have!