Chesapeake Bay blue crab prices soar

July 20, 2022

Updated: January 23, 2023

By Larry Chowning

Crabber Joey Williams above of Williams & Son Seafood Inc. at Remlik agrees the crab population is down in Chesapeake Bay, but because of inflation and higher cost of crabs — due in part to inflated fuel prices — the demand for crabs is actually down. Prices for crabs are coming down in some areas, he said. (Photo by Larry Chowning)

Shortage fuels jump; crabbers not benefiting

by Larry Chowning –

Chesapeake Bay blue crabs have cost more this summer to consumers — but it does not necessarily mean local crabbers are making more money.

Larry Chowning https://ssentinel.com

Larry is a reporter for the Southside Sentinel and author of several books centered around the people and places of the Chesapeake Bay.

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