Season
Crab fishing season peaks between October and January and the amount of crab caught is regulated by Individual fishing quotas or IFQs per the state of Alaska.
Types
While there are three types of Alaskan Crab---red, blue and golden, the red male Alaskan King Crab and the Blue King Crab are the most popular type of crab caught for human consumption off the coasts of Alaska.
Size
The body alone of many King Crabs can reach sizes of 6.5 inches with legs over 6 inches long. They average around eight to ten pounds, while some have been reported to be as large as 18 pounds.
Boats
Crab fishing boats in Alaska can be up to 200 feet in length, the boats are run by a captain and around nine crew.
Catch
Crab fishing is performed when large pots or steel traps are dropped over 400 feet below sea level. The pots are lined with squid, sardines and other fish and used as bait to attract the crab.
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