Jat56:
I used to dig up Hermit Crabs on the wet beach, just above and in the surf line at ToBay Beach. The were not deep, about 12" down. I would dig a hole and they would come crawling out in abundance. Please let me know if you get any & if the Blackfish like them. Also, The north shore has many places loaded with green & calico crabs under the rocks.
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