The Florida stone crab harvest has declined steadily since 2015, which prompted new limits on the season and claw size. Last season wasn't its best, but was better than 2018 when Red Tide made ...

The minimum claw size limit will be 2 7/8 inches (an 1/8 inch increase). Possession of whole stone crabs on the water will be limited to two checker boxes, each up to 3 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet OR ...

The shift toward serving and being known for stone crabs began in the 1920s. “At that time, stone crabs were considered an undesirable catch,” says Stephen Weiss, Joe’s great grandson who ...

The size of a stone crab claw is considered to be the length of the propodus, which is the larger, immovable part of the claw. Legal-sized claws are 2 7/8 inches or greater in propodus length.

Stone crab season in Southwest Florida: Hundreds attend annual Blessing of the Fleet in Everglades City; crabbers, ... size. The largest male claws are about 140 millimeter, ...

Florida’s $30 million stone crab industry is snapping mad over the state’s decision to reduce by five weeks the seven-month harvest season for what is widely considered a classic but expensive ...

Florida’s stone-crab season kicks off Sunday, Oct. 15, which means claws should officially land on restaurant, fish market and wholesaler menus by Monday, Oct. 16.

Bronx-based OceanBox promises never-frozen, sustainably sourced and packaged stone crab claws fresh from the Florida Keys as well. Choose from three sizes for one or two-day shipping, with Tuesday ...

121 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach; 941-896-9737; bluemarlinami.com "Open Stone Crab Day was a success for our crab boat!," Blue Marlin posted to social media on Sunday.

Hurricane Milton may mean a slow start to stone crab season in Miami and South Florida for 2024 season, which starts Oct. 15 Food ‘A rocky start’: Did Hurricane Milton ...