One month into the season, this year’s landings of stone crabs — that sweet, uniquely Florida delicacy — has a lot of people smiling. And not just because they taste so darn good.
Fishermen are reporting a strong supply while markets and restaurants are saying customer demand is just as promising.
“It’s been an outstanding season so far,” said Kelly Kirk, owner of Kirk Fish Company on Marco Island.
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Specifically, certain areas along the gulf coast — such as Everglades City — have been impacted by the shortage. One seasoned fisherman there, Rick Collins, recently told The New York Times this stone crab season — which occurs annually from October to May — is “about the worst I’ve ever seen it.” …
The season from Oct. 15 to May 15, 2019, saw its lowest landings in history — about 1.9 million pounds. The likely blame goes to a whole host of environmental factors. …
Floridians always look forward to stone crab, the sustainable fishing season that starts on October 15. Though 2020 continues to be a challenging year, it’s possible that stone crabs have survived it better than we have. It almost seems a shame to eat them – but alas, they are delicious. …
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