How to Buy a Cage to Catch Shellfish

When you decide to buy a cage to catch shellfish, you must know the type of shellfish you want to catch. Known as shellfish traps, the cages differ in size and shape based on the type of shellfish and the depth of the water.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Information on the various types of shellfish traps.

1. Research the different types of cages that are available for the type of shellfish you are hoping to catch and decide on the style trap that is right for the kind of shell fishing you want to do.

2. Visit local fishing and bait and tackle stores in your area to check on the availability of shellfish traps.

3. Call local lobster and crabbing associations to see if they have any used commercial shellfishing traps for sale. Ask if they know of anyone selling non-commercial traps, if that's the kind you want to purchase.

4. Call local lobster and crabbing associations to see if they have any used commercial shellfishing traps for sale. Ask them if they know of anyone selling non-commercial traps if that is the kind you want to purchase.

5. Check online at websites such as The Brass Binnacle and Eastern Marine for the type of shellfish trap that will suit your fishing needs.

Tips & Warnings

• Commercial shellfish anglers and those that shellfish on a weekend, or hobby basis, generally use two different types of traps. Commercial traps are stronger, heavier and larger and are much more expensive than those usually used by people that do not shellfish for a living.
• Be aware that most areas have regulations regarding fishing for shellfish. The regulations encompass the size and quantity of shellfish allowed, as well as dates, locations and limits. Check with the local or state agency responsible for shellfishing in your area, if you're not familiar with the rules and license requirements.
• Know that certain areas require a license to shellfish.

Resources

• Large assortment of shellfishing traps
• Wide selection of crab traps

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