When is stone crab season in florida

Florida’s favorite fall delicacy is back! The official stone crab season kicked off on October 15th -- which means now is the perfect time to taste this uniquely-Florida delicacy.

Stone crab festival

See below for info and the top places around Florida to participate in a stone crab harvest or enjoy them freshly served.

Stone crabs are one of Florida’s best-kept culinary secrets, and I’d love to work with you on a story timed to the season kickoff.

Let me know if you’re interested in receiving more info or high-res assets for the experiences listed below. You can also reference how & where to catch stone crabs in Florida here. 

QUICK FACTS:

• Stone crab season runs from mid-October to May 1 each year

• Native to the Gulf Coast region of North America, about 98% of stone crabs come from Florida

• Stone crab’s sweet taste and perfect texture have spawned a number of impersonators, including Pacific Rock crab, Baja stone crab and Red Rock crab (to name a few).

• Not only are they delicious but also an incredible example of sustainabl

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