Dungeness Crab Has Become Very Popular

Dungeness Crab has become very popular with many folks who are more familiar with other types of crab. The whole top shell should remove in one piece. (Clean & save the shell for an oven baked side dish or ramekin for dipping sauce.) Having this knowledge will enhance your fishing experience and when you know how to identify them, you'll have an easier time fishing for crabs. Read on to find out more about tanner, king and dungeness crabs.

Like other Alaskan crabs, tanners have five sets of pointy legs including one set with pincers. Smaller than king crabs, tanners typically range from a to 4 pounds in weight. The king crab population consists of three different species. The three types of kings are red, blue and golden crabs. All three species are prevalent in Alaska's waters.

Like king and tanner crabs, dungeness have five sets of legs with one set containing pincers. You can tell the difference between dungeness crabs and other species because they have small short legs and they lack a spiny shell. Dungeness crabs are around the same size as tanners and not as large as kings. Mature adults generally weigh about 2 to 3 pounds and are over 6 inches long. Fishing for crabs can be a lot of fun and a nice change from rod and reel once in a while. Plus, nothing makes a better meal than fresh steamed crabs.