Jonah crabs were historically caught as bycatch in traps targeting which two other commercial species?
Answer
American lobsters or Stone Crabs
Before Jonah crabs became a targeted fishery, their presence in the catch was largely incidental. Fishermen setting traps or pots primarily intended to harvest high-value species would frequently encounter Jonah crabs alongside their main quarry. The text specifically identifies that they were often caught incidentally in traps aimed at securing American lobsters or the famous Stone Crabs, demonstrating their initial role as an unplanned component of the haul.
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