Maryland Live Blue Crabs

Authentic Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs

These are the crabs Maryland is famous for — Callinectes sapidus, pulled fresh from the Chesapeake Bay and pulled live and ready for pickup or local delivery. No farmed substitutes, no flash-frozen reheats, no out-of-state imports labeled “Maryland-style.”

Our flagship batch is a mix of grades and sizes, which is how most Marylanders actually eat them — you get the heavy hitters, the meatier mediums, and a few you’ll have to work a little harder for. It’s the most authentic way to enjoy a real Bay crab feast.

What You’re Getting

• Live on arrival — every single one. If even one isn’t kicking, we make it right.
• Mixed sizes — exact distribution depends on the day’s catch
• Hard-shell, blue claw — the traditional Bay crab you steam, season, and pick
• Pulled fresh same day — your batch is ready within hours of the catch
• Insulated cooler pack — gel ice, breathable container, kept at the right temp

How to Order

We do phone orders only. Tell us:

1. How many you need (dozens, half-bushel, bushel, multi-bushel)
2. Your zip + ideal pickup or delivery day
3. Any size preference (we’ll do our best — wild catch varies day to day)

We’ll quote you on the spot, lock in pickup or delivery, and email confirmation before we hang up.

Common Questions

How many crabs in a bushel? Roughly 5-7 dozen, depending on size. A bushel typically feeds 6-10 people for a real picking dinner.

How long do they keep? Live crabs should be steamed within 24 hours of arrival. Keep them in the cooler they ship in, with the gel ice — don’t put them in water, don’t refrigerate them.