A rack for receiving and holding a crab pot includes a first plurality of bars and a second plurality of bars. Each bar in the first plurality is linked to each bar in the second plurality of bars to form a generally planar frame. Both ends of each bar in the first plurality and one end of each bar in the second plurality are provided with retaining members that project to a first side of the generally planar frame An engagement member which projects to an opposite second side of the generally planar frame is also provided on each bar.