Pre-Split Colossal Alaskan King Crab LegsCaught in the waters of Bristol Bay and Norton Sound, the red king crab is the most prized species of crab in the world. Alaska's largest harvest of red king crab takes place in the waters of Bristol Bay. Roughly 100 boats participate in the fishery and harvest millions of pounds over a period of 2 to 3 months. Alive, red king crab are actually a dark burgundy in color. When they are cooked they turn bright red with scarlet red highlights on the top