Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Blue Crab
Callinectes sapidus
Also called: Blue Claw Crab, Jimmy
Identification
Crab with blue-tinted claws, an oval carapace, and paddle-shaped rear legs for swimming.
Habitat
Shallow bays, estuaries, and tidal rivers during summer.
Behavior
Walks and forages along the bottom.
How to Catch
Collapsible traps and dip nets baited with bunker or chicken.
Notes
Popular recreational crabbing target.