Assault on Patcong Creek Crabbing Tournament

Crabbers grab your traps – the ninth annual Assault on Patcong Creek returns on Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23. With bushel baskets and crabbing traps in hand, participating teams launch their vessels into the water in search of rich crab habitats. This tournament, which began in 2010, has grown to be the largest crabbing tournament in the United States. Following the tournament on Saturday, there will be an invite only barbecue and crab bake for all participating crabbers and their families, featuring: crab races, a magician, live music, a crab cake eating contest, environmental and educational groups, and much more. There will also be a prize awarded for the largest crab caught in this year’s tournament. The Assault is accepting registrations for their waiting list only. Visit www.assaultonpatcongcreek.com.