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Which baits does WDFW list as best for crabbing in Puget Sound?

Fish carcasses, clams and squid.

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  1. Fish carcasses, clams and squid ✔
  2. Bread and cheese
  3. Marshmallows and peanuts

Why: Strong-smelling fish and shellfish attract crab. Place bait so the crab must enter the trap to feed.

Huh, didn't know that: Chicken and turkey are also commonly used.

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Answer: Fish carcasses, clams and squid. Strong-smelling fish and shellfish attract crab. Place bait so the crab must enter the trap to feed.

  1. WDFW Recreational crabbing in Puget Sound wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/recreational-crabbing-puget-sound
    The best baits include fish carcasses, clams, and squid.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. WDFW Recreational crabbing in Puget Sound wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/basics/recreational-crabbing-puget-sound
    Baits that are commonly used and widely available include chicken and turkey.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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