Oregon Dungeness crab is available year round thanks to modern freezing technology. Peak season for the fresh market forms is from December through April, although fresh crab is available throughout the summer months.

Oregon Dungeness crab come in a range of convenient forms, each with distinct characteristics and applications. Pack sizes can vary.

Live – super chilled to dormancy; air-shipped “dry” in styro boxes with gel ice, box size/pack weight varies; appx. 24 hours tank-to-tank. (shipped via truck /tote to some areas.)

Fresh Whole-Cook – cooked, back on; packed in wet ice, “ocean run” or size graded in 25 lb. or 50 lb waxed boxes.

Frozen Whole-Cook – brine, air-blast or nitrogen frozen & water glaze; size graded 1.5-2 lb, 2-2.5 lb, 2.5-3 lb, 3-up; legs banded, individually poly bagged, packed in 30 lb box.

Frozen Section or “Cluster” – cooked, back off, eviscerated, brine, blast or nitrogen frozen and glazed; “soldier packed” in 20 & 25 lb boxes.

Picked Meat – fresh & frozen; layered mix of leg & body meat; available in 5 lb tins (6/5 case), 1 lb & 8 oz. tubs and cans , 1 lb pouch.

“Fry Legs” – fresh & frozen; picked leg meat only; 5 lb tins (6/5 case).