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Live Jumbo Soft Crabs – Fresh from the Chesapeake
Experience one of Maryland’s most prized seasonal delicacies with our Live Jumbo Soft Crabs, harvested straight from the Chesapeake Bay and shipped to your door with unmatched freshness. These premium soft crabs are harvested just after molting, when their shells are perfectly tender—making them entirely edible and incredibly flavorful from claw to center.
Each jumbo crab is hand-selected for size and quality, ensuring you receive only the best. These crabs deliver that unmistakable sweet, briny flavor Chesapeake blue crabs are known for.
At Crab Dynasty, we take pride in sourcing directly from local fishermen and packing your order with care so your crabs arrive alive and ready for your favorite recipe.
Bring the taste of the Cheseapeake Bay to your kitchen and enjoy a true East Coast classic—just hours out of the water.
I have bought both live and frozen soft crabs and they were perfectly packed and shipped.
Loren Tilton
We were very happy with our order of soft shell blue crabs. Wasn't sure what to expect as we had never ordered live seafood online before and had it shipped. Everything arrived in a very well packed cold container.
Thank you and we look forward to making an order each year!
Brian P.
SHIPPING WENT OF WITH OUT A HITCH. Even got a nice little cooler with reusable ice packs. As advertised Live soft shells. Thanks Crab Dynasty. 5 stars
Pete L.
Live Jumbo Soft Crabs – Specifications
Size
Jumbo: 5” to 5.5" (measured point-to-point across the shell)
A Larger sized soft crab that can be used as an entrée or oversized sandwich
Product Details
Species: Soft Shell Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus)
Form: Live, uncleaned (must be cleaned prior to cooking)
Texture: Exceptionally tender, fully edible shell during molting stage
Flavor Profile: Sweet, delicate, and slightly briny with rich crab flavor
Appearance: Blue-green when alive; turns vibrant red/orange when cooked
Harvesting & Sustainability
Wild-caught from the Chesapeake Bay & Maryland waters
Harvested at peak molting stage when the shell is naturally soft
Responsibly sourced under Maryland crabbing regulations to support sustainability
Handling Instructions (LIVE PRODUCT)
Keep refrigerated immediately upon arrival (45°F ideal)
Store in breathable container with damp newspaper or paper towels
Do not submerge in water
Clean and cook within 24 hours for optimal quality
Cleaning Requirements
Remove face, gills (“dead man’s fingers”), and apron before cooking
Rinse thoroughly under cold water after cleaning
Ready for frying, sautéing, grilling, or broiling
Packaging & Shipping
Shipped live in insulated packaging to maintain temperature and vitality
Packed with gel packs
Overnight delivery for peak freshness
Carefully handled to minimize stress and mortality during transit
Nutritional Information (Approx. per 4 oz / 100g)
Calories: 120
Protein: 20g
Total Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, and Magnesium
Seasonality
Peak season: Late Spring through Early Fall (Late April–Early October)
Limited availability due to short molting window
