#1 Live Male Blue Crabs
Top-graded male blue crabs — the heaviest, meatiest, biggest of the catch. These are the ones serious crab eaters fight over.
What #1 Males Means
When the catch comes in, the watermen grade the males by weight and shell width. #1 grade are the biggest males of the day — 6 inches across the shell or larger, packed with meat in the claws and the body. These are the ones you reach for first at a crab feast.
If you’re feeding people who really know crabs, this is what they want.
What You’re Getting
- Top-grade males only — no females in this batch, no smaller #2s
- 6-inch+ shell width (point-to-point)
- Hard-shell, blue claw — live and kicking on arrival
- Heaviest crabs of the day’s catch — graded by hand
- Same-day pulled, next-day delivered
Why Order #1 Males
The body meat in a #1 male is denser, the claws give you full chunks (not flakes), and the back fin meat is at its sweetest. If you’re cooking for a serious crab crowd — or you just don’t want to work hard picking smaller crabs — this is the grade to call for.
How to Order
Phone orders only. Have ready:
- Quantity — dozens, half-bushel, or full bushel
- Pickup or delivery date
- Any size preference at the top end (we can pull from the heaviest available)
We’ll lock in pricing on the call, confirm pickup or delivery, and have these packed and ready same day.
Common Questions
How many #1 males in a bushel? About 4-5 dozen, depending on size. Fewer crabs than a mixed bushel because they’re bigger.
Are #1 males more expensive? Yes — premium grade, premium pricing. Call for current rates; we adjust to the day’s catch.
When are #1 males in best supply? Peak Maryland crab season runs late spring through early fall. We can usually source #1s outside peak season too — call and ask.
Ready to Order?
Tell us how many, what size, and when you want them. We do the rest.
Call (443) 306-2230