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Crab haerujil is a popular activity in the Taean region, especially with the lifting of the crab fishing ban on August 21st, leading many to plan trips to the West Coast for this experience. Taean's long coastline and diverse tidal flat topography provide an excellent environment for catching crabs. The thrill of searching for crabs with a flashlight in the night sea is considered a major appeal of haerujil.
Key crab haerujil spots in Taean include Mongsanpo Beach, Cheongpodae Beach, and Kkotji Beach in Anmyeondo. At Mongsanpo, which features extensive tidal flats, it is effective to focus on areas where sand and mud meet, shallow tidal flats around water channels, and small puddles. On days with poor water visibility, a strategy involves moving towards areas with mixed sand, rocks, and stones, or towards Mongsanpo Port, to find crabs. It is important to protect small crabs under 6.4cm carapace width and berried crabs, and to be aware of the closed season (June 21st to August 20th).
Safety is paramount during haerujil. Especially at night, when visibility is poor, it is advisable not to venture far alone and to set a return time before the tide comes in. Utilizing apps like "Badatime" and "Jogwatong" for tide and wind information is helpful. Essential gear such as chest waders, haerujil nets, headlamps, underwater flashlights, and catch containers are recommended.
