Question 1

What makes Tilghman Island special for crabs?

Accepted Answer

Tilghman Island watermen have worked these waters for generations using traditional methods. You can often buy crabs directly from the dock as watermen return from their morning runs — a rare, authentic experience that's disappearing elsewhere on the Bay.

Question 2

What are skipjacks and are they still used in Tilghman?

Accepted Answer

Skipjacks are traditional Maryland sailing workboats used to dredge oysters under sail (Maryland law requires sail power for public oyster grounds). Tilghman Island is home to the last active fleet. While skipjacks work in fall and winter, the same watermen crab in summer.

Question 3

How do I get to Tilghman Island?

Accepted Answer

Tilghman Island is reached via Route 33 west from Easton, crossing the historic Knapps Narrows drawbridge at the entrance to the island. It's about 15 miles west of Easton and 80 miles from Baltimore.

Question 4

Is there a ferry or boat service to Tilghman Island?

Accepted Answer

No public ferry — you cross via the drawbridge on Route 33. The Knapps Narrows bridge opens frequently for boat traffic, a reminder that Tilghman is a working maritime community.

Question 5

What waterways do Tilghman watermen crab?

Accepted Answer

Tilghman watermen work Knapps Narrows, the Choptank River to the south, the Tred Avon River to the east, and the Chesapeake Bay itself. All of these are excellent crabbing grounds in summer and early fall.

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