Crab Season 2024 Maryland Calendar. Linus drive waldorf, md 20602. The maryland department of natural resources (dnr) announces the recreational crabbing season in maryland officially opens on april 1 for the chesapeake bay and tidal tributaries as well as in the atlantic ocean, coastal bays, and their tributaries.

These beautiful swimmers from the chesapeake bay are an iconic part of maryland’s culinary heritage and culture. Blue crab season in maryland is a beloved summertime tradition.