It’s official. Florida Stone Crab season is upon us. Every day, local Florida fishermen haul a bounty of fresh Stone Crab claws that make their way to our kitchens that is served soon after it’s caught to preserve the sweet, succulent taste that is so often compared to lobster. Starting October 30th, come enjoy local Florida Stone Crab for lunch or dinner. Cheers to another star of this season’s catch. If you’ve never tried Florida’s famed Stone Crab, here’s your chance.
Early morning at Crystal River. Our team is preparing to head into the Gulf.
Entering the Florida Gulf from the Crystal River. It takes two hours to get from pier to traps.
Our fishing boat, Trinity, heading back to the dock from a successful day.
A trap loaded with fresh stone crab being pulled in from the Gulf.
Stone crab fishermen hard at work during a 16-hour day on the Gulf.
A sustainable practice, a stone crab’s claws grow back within a matter of months.
Stone crab claws can grow up to 5.5 inches long.
Seasons 52 Executive Chef Steve De Barril out on the Gulf.
Communication is key between the boat’s Captain and the Fishermen.
Releasing the stone crab back into the wild ensures a great season next year.
