04/09/2026
Catch of the Week: Softshell Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) — Chesapeake Bay (For more details, read below 📖)
The first soft shells of the season have arrived — one of the most anticipated transitions on any serious seafood menu. Harvested in the brief window immediately following the molt, when the new shell has yet to harden, the entire crab becomes edible: a product of rare delicacy and remarkable flavor.
Chesapeake Bay operations anchor the domestic softshell season, where watermen track "peelers" closely as rising water temperatures trigger the molt. Early-season crabs are particularly prized for their clean, sweet flavor and tender texture — best sautéed, pan-fried, or grilled whole with minimal fuss.
Available now in Prime, Jumbo, and Whale sizing. Availability picture sharpens daily as the season develops — reach out to reserve your allocation early. All product is market dependent, hand-selected by our buyer, available by the full tray only.
