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Where to find crabs in the Baltimore area for your next feast

By JT Moodee Lockman

Updated on: August 11, 2025 / 1:45 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore

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In Maryland, crab season brings back memories and traditions for many residents.

For some, it's crabbing on the Eastern Shore, and for others, it's gathering around a table with family to crack open crab legs.

Crabs can range in price based on whether they are male or female, and based on their size.

Where to find crabs in Maryland

Here's a list of some Baltimore-area restaurants that sell crabs. Prices can vary based on the time you visit:

Buddy's Crabs & Ribs at 100 Main Street in Annapolis

Small crabs are $25 for a half dozen
Medium crabs are $37.50 for a half dozen
Large crabs are $50 for a half dozen
Jumbo crabs are $60 for a half dozen
Super jumbo crabs are $70 for a half dozen
Colossal crabs are $87.50 for a half dozen
1 small crab is $4.80

Butcher & Bay at 12037 Belair Road in Kingsville

Medium male crabs are $30 for a half dozen; $59 for a dozen; and $185 for a half bushel
Large male crabs are $40 for a half dozen; $79 for a dozen; and $185 for a half bushel
XL male crabs are $60 for a half dozen; $119 for a dozen; and $275 for a half bushel
Jumbo male crabs are $70 for a half dozen or $139 for a dozen

Captain Dick's Crabs at 5618 Southwestern Boulevard in Arbutus

Small male crabs are $45 for a dozen
Medium male crabs are $65 for a dozen
A mix of medium and large male crabs is $75 for a dozen
Large male crabs are $90 for a dozen
Extra-large male crabs are $125 for a dozen
Jumbo male crabs are $140 for a dozen
A mix of small and medium female crabs is $45 for a dozen
Large female crabs are $55 for a dozen
Extra-large female crabs are $65 for a dozen
Jumbo female crabs are $75 for a dozen

Captain Harry's Seafood at 4569 Ridge Road in Nottingham

Small male crabs are $24 for a dozen
Medium male crabs are $65 for a dozen
Large male crabs are $85 for a dozen
Extra-large male crabs are $120 for a dozen
Jumbo male crabs are $150 for a dozen

Capt. Jim's Crabs at 102 Carroll Island Road in Middle River

Small male crabs are $30 for a dozen
Medium male crabs are $55 for a dozen
Large male crabs are $80 for a dozen
Extra-large male crabs are $110 for a dozen
Jumbo male crabs are $140 for a dozen
A mix of small and medium female crabs is $30 for a dozen
Large female crabs are $55 for a dozen
A mix of extra-large and jumbo female crabs is $80 for a dozen

Conrad's Crabs & Seafood Market at 1729 E Joppa Road in Parkville

Small male crabs are $29 for a dozen or $85 for three dozen
Medium male crabs are $59 for a dozen or $115 for two dozen
Large male crabs are $79 for a dozen or $150 for two dozen
Extra-large male crabs are $109 for a dozen
Jumbo male crabs are $149 for a dozen
Small female crabs are $35 for a dozen
Medium female crabs are $55 for a dozen
Large female crabs are $75 for a dozen

Cravin' Crabs at 4609 Annapolis Road in Halethorpe

Regular male crabs are $44 for a dozen
Medium male crabs are $66 for a dozen
Large male crabs are $89 for a dozen
Extra-large male crabs are $129 for a dozen
Jumbo male crabs are $169 for a dozen
Regular female crabs are $44 for a dozen
Large female crabs are $66 for a dozen
Extra-large female crabs are $89 for a dozen

Mo's Seafood at 9727 Pulaski Highway in Middle River

Small male crabs are $35 for a dozen
Medium male crabs are $65 for a dozen
Large male crabs are $85 for a dozen
Individual crabs are $2 and $3

Richard's Fish and Crabs at 2211 E Churchville in Bel Air

Small male crabs are $26 for a dozen
Medium male crabs are $56 for a dozen
Large male crabs are $78 for a dozen
Extra-large male crabs are $110 for a dozen
Small female crabs are $24 for a dozen
Medium female crabs are $36 for a dozen
Large female crabs are $48 for a dozen

Skipjack's Crab Deck at 818 Bowleys Quarters Road in Middle River

Small crabs are $50 for a dozen
Medium crabs are $80 for a dozen
Large crabs are $105 for a dozen
Extra-large crabs are $150 for a dozen
Jumbo crabs are $180 for a dozen

The Crab Truck and Seafood Stop at 1607 Belair Road in Fallston (weekend prices)

Small male crabs are $22 for a dozen or $59 for three dozen
Quarter-sized male crabs are $32 for a dozen; $59 for two dozen; and $225 for a bushel
Medium male crabs are $52 for a dozen; $99 for two dozen; and $295 for a bushel
Large male crabs are $78 for a dozen or $375 for a bushel
Extra-large male crabs are $110 for a dozen
Jumbo male crabs are $150 for a dozen
Small female crabs are $20 for a dozen or $55 for three dozen
Medium female crabs are $30 for a dozen or $55 for two dozen
Large and extra-large female crabs are $40 for a dozen

Vince's Crab House at 610 Compass Road E in Middle River

Small male crabs are $35 for a dozen
Medium male crabs at $65 for a dozen
Large male crabs are $85 for a dozen
Extra-large male crabs are $125 for a dozen
Jumbo male crabs are $150 for a dozen
A mix of small and medium female crabs is $45 for a dozen
Large female crabs are $65 for a dozen

Decline in Maryland's crab population

While Maryland is seeing a decline in its blue crab population, some watermen say it doesn't always mean crabs will cost more during the summer.

The blue crab population is currently the lowest it's been in 35 years, with a 25% drop between 2024 and 2025, according to a survey from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

The decline is due to several factors, including weather trends, predators and habitats.

However, some watermen suggest that it's the price of being out on the water that often impacts the cost of crabs, not the decline in population.

"To maintain the boat, to pay help, to pay to keep the boat at the dock, or to keep up with new crab pots. They're things are very expensive," business owner Robbie Seiders told WJZ. "Those are the kinds of things that drive the price of crabs up. I'm pretty optimistic for the rest of the season. I think we are going to have a great year all the way up until it gets cold."