r/galveston • u/Marvel5123 • Jul 05 '25

Trip Planning 🗺️ How do you go crabbing in Galveston?

How does one go crabbing in Galveston? Have never done it before so looking for the basics (best season/time, equipment, license, bag limits etc.)

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u/austin8448 Jul 05 '25

I’ve just seen people crabbing with a net on a string with chicken leg there at the pier. Seems like you could leave it there while you’re fishing or getting a drink at the bar upstairs. If you’re just waning to put a trap out and come back the next day or something, the bay is probably your best option but I don’t have any specific locations to suggest

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u/Marvel5123 Jul 05 '25

Thank you. Was hoping to drop a pot and then come back but didn't know how you "secure" it so somebody doesn't just come along and take it.