Enjoying Taean Blue Crab: From Market Purchase to Crabbing

Taean is bustling with visitors eager to enjoy blue crabs, which are in season during autumn. Fresh blue crabs can be purchased directly at Sinjindo Port and Baeksajang Port fish markets, while blue crab foraging experiences are available at various West Coast beaches, including Mongsanpo, Cheongpo Beach, and Kkotji Beach in Anmyeondo.

At Sinjindo Port's New Taean Seafood, male blue crabs, known for their full meat in autumn, are sold for 25,000 KRW per 1kg. Baeksajang Port Fishery Cooperative Fish Market offers them at 30,000 KRW per 1kg. The blue crab fishing ban is from June 21 to August 20, with foraging permitted from August 21. When foraging, it is important to protect small crabs under 6.4cm carapace length and egg-bearing crabs. For Mongsanpo and Cheongpo beaches, considering tide times and tidal flat topography, it is recommended to search areas where sand and mud meet, around water channels, and in small puddles.

Bloggers expressed satisfaction with the experience of directly selecting and purchasing fresh, plump blue crabs at Sinjindo Port, particularly recommending male crabs in autumn for their rich meat. Conversely, some expressed disappointment regarding the high steaming fees at associated restaurants after purchasing crabs at Baeksajang Port Fish Market, emphasizing the importance of checking prices beforehand.