Stone Crab Season Begins with Strong Hauls Despite Storms
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What happened
Billy's Stone Crab in Hollywood reported bountiful hauls when suppliers pulled traps on Thursday, marking the official start of the 2026-27 stone-crab season. The company operates two fisheries in Summerland Key and Marathon. Wholesalers noted that the storm, Hurricane Isaias, churned up the seas and moved crabs into the traps, contributing to strong harvests.
From sun-sentinel.com
Why it matters
Robust consumer demand and strong supplies of the crustacean delicacy are keeping prices flat at the start of the season. This stability is maintained despite initial shortages of medium-sized claws and lingering problems with high operational costs.
From sun-sentinel.com
Who's involved
- HollywoodOperates two fisheries for the stone-crab season