Crabbing the Miles River (CANCELED)

(Aug. 15 update: This program has been canceled. To explore more Shipyard programming, click here.)

Late summer is the most bountiful month of the year for crabbing on the Miles River. This August and September, we are pleased to offer Friday morning crabbing on historic work boat Potpie Skiff built by George Jackson in 1961 with our knowledgeable volunteer crew. In addition to this Sept. 5 offering, we are also running this program on Aug. 22 and 29 and Sept. 12, 19, and 26.

We will deploy one of two of the most common methods for harvesting crabs on the Chesapeake and its tributaries: the trot line. A trot line is a baited line set and then lifted from shallow bottoms with crabs being harvested using a wire dip net. Expect to learn about the history of crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay, its importance to the culture and economy, how the fishery has defined various traditional vessel forms; and how to bait, set, and work a trotline. Come watch the sunrise over September’s often placid waters on the Miles River with us—and bring a cooler for your harvest.  

Crabbing the Miles River (CANCELED)
Date/Time: Friday, Sept. 5, 5-9am
Location: Miles River (Meet at Fogg’s Landing floating docks)
Cost: $60, with a 20% discount for CBMM members