Absecon Bay Soft Shell Crabs

Absecon Bay Soft Shell Crabs I have been shedding out Soft Shell Crabs here at Absecon Bay Sportsman Center for at least thirty years. If you enjoy eating Soft Shell Crabs, we have them!

When they are in season I provide the best, softest crabs in South Jersey to the public, and local seafood restaurants and seafood stores. at least when they are in season. And that season is NOW. For most of the month of June I buy shedder crabs from the local commercial crabbers and keep them in tanks until they shed out of their old smaller shell and come out with a completely soft new shell.

When they are shiny and plump I pull them out of the water and refrigerate them so they are ready to head off to your House, Seafood Store or Restaurant to be cooked into a tasty treat. During the first June "Shedder Run" quantity is virtually unlimited, during this time many of my crabs are shipped to market and you may have already eaten them anywhere in the NJ, Pennsylvania Area. Many Local Restaurants come in and pick them up here and are serving Softshells Fresher by Days. If you have a seafood Shop or want to searve them in your Restaurant please give me a call, you will be glad you did. Usually after a brief dry spell thru much of July a smaller but steady supply of Softshell Crabs are avaialble. I have been working with the crabs for just about twenty years which may explain why I am so "Crabby" they keep on shedding 24 hours a day and must be removed from the water about an hour after they shed or they will harden up and go back into their usual hard crab state. When they split open their shell and begin the actual shedding process they become very vurnable and must be separated from their "Greener" more agressive tank mates. Softshell Crabs are sold by sizes and devided as follows:

Hotels - are the smallest Crabs not often encountered from the local crabs because New Jersey has a minimum of 3" for shedder crabs and almost all of the crabs caught are females which will be maturing. Primes - These are the smallest crabs I typically encounter and are especially good if you like your crabs fried up chrispy or on sandwiches. Jumbos - These are the most common crabs that I sell in this area. Perfect for any dish you desire. Whales - If you want the fattest juciest crabs this is what you want. About the size of a #1 hard crab these crabs really fill a plate. Unfortunately my supply of TRUE WHALES is usually limited and they are most common towards the end of the shed. I am proud of the culling of my crabs so I will only offer them when I can provide the best. So stop by anytime to take a look at the operation and when the shed is in full swing I can pull your crabs directly out of the water, or even better you can actually watch them shed out of their shells.

A very limited supply of Shedder Crabs are coming in, but they are shedding out to beautiful Soft Shells, Like this Mull...
07/17/2026

A very limited supply of Shedder Crabs are coming in, but they are shedding out to beautiful Soft Shells, Like this Mullica River Monster. Call ahead, but I just might have your Friday Night Dinner. 609-484-0409

07/12/2026
I got a surprise of a small batch of ripe shedders. These two whales already busted out. Nice males, maybe something is...
07/11/2026

I got a surprise of a small batch of ripe shedders. These two whales already busted out. Nice males, maybe something is starting.
Want dinner? At least these two are available. 609-484-0409

Almost gone ! But I probably still have enough for your dinner, call 609-484-0409 and I'll let you know what's Alive in...
07/07/2026

Almost gone ! But I probably still have enough for your dinner, call 609-484-0409 and I'll let you know what's Alive in the cooler.
Hopefully more will show up soon. August for sure. Don't forget and I'll see you the.

Limited Softshell CrabsPrime, 6 dozen, $3 each, All $25 dozen.Jumbo, 6 dozen, $5 each, All $50 dozen.Whales ,5 dozen, ...
07/06/2026

Limited Softshell Crabs
Prime, 6 dozen, $3 each, All $25 dozen.
Jumbo, 6 dozen, $5 each, All $50 dozen.
Whales ,5 dozen, $8 each, All $60 dozen call 609-484-0409

The Tanks are looking Pretty Empty, but NOT YET ! I'm still getting Soft Shells. The supply is very limited, so buy NOW...
06/30/2026

The Tanks are looking Pretty Empty, but NOT YET ! I'm still getting Soft Shells. The supply is very limited, so buy NOW if you want some for the 4th.
Here is a list of availabile Softshows NOW:
Whales: 3 Dozen @ $12 each
Jumbos: 12 Dozen @ $8 each, $80 a Dozen
Primes: 8 Dozen @ $5 each, $50 a Dozen, 3 dozen for $100
I expect a few more to bust out today and tonight, but if I don'texpect many Shedders from my Crabbers so the End is Near.
Please call 609-484-0409 for availability.

Still Busting Softshells and a few really nice Whales in the mix. It looks like this might be the end of the Delaware Ba...
06/27/2026

Still Busting Softshells and a few really nice Whales in the mix. It looks like this might be the end of the Delaware Bay run so don't wait, get some today.
Supply is very limit so please call first so you aren't disappointed. 609-484-0409

I've been Lucky, a decent number of Shedder Crabs have made it to my tanks during the lastweek. They have coming out gr...
06/27/2026

I've been Lucky, a decent number of Shedder Crabs have made it to my tanks during the lastweek. They have coming out great, but the numbers have been a little short of demand. Whales are $12 each, and Jumbos are $8 each, no volume price. While they last.
I do have a better supply of Primes. They are $5 each, $50 a dozen or 3 dozen for $100.
I still have some Shedders busting in the tanks, but they won't last long.
Call 609-484-0409 for availability.

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Absecon Bay Sportsman Center, 81 Natalie Terrace
Absecon, NJ
08201

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