Fresh Flounder         
Fishing continues to be strong, but the number of vessels fishing continues to dwindle as scallop season is kicking off. Anticipate raw material cost to continue to increase as we inch closer to summertime. Current inventory consists of trawl caught product harvested in Stonington, CT (F/V Anne Kathryn).
  
Black Bass          
Raw material costs have remained stable this week due to consistent fishing. No availability issues for weekend sale, all sizes. Current inventory consists of trawl caught product harvested in Stonington, CT (F/V Anne Kathryn).
     
Monkfish           
Landings at the Boston Fish Pier continue to be strong. Steady pricing heading into the weekend. Current inventory consists of trawl caught product harvested in
             
Blue Catfish      
Fishing continues to be strong up and down the bay.
     
Wild Striped Bass   
Limited landings in both Virginia and Delaware have caused a disruption in raw material flow along with a significantly increased market. Availability will be sporadic for weekend. Please communicate with your account manager!
   
Mahi         
The Mahi raw material market has seen another spike this week as landings have decreased due to the moon. Anticipate pricing to climb all week long. Inventory will be limited heading into weekend sales.
  
Grouper       
Brand new domestic 2-4 red groupers from Cortez, Florida for weekend sales!
   
Snappers 
Fishing has been limited in The Gulf as winds have kept the smaller vessel tied up at the docks. We were able to secure a load of 1-2’s from F/V Hotshot from Texas. This product will be available for weekend sales! Mexican and South/Central American product continues to be limited.
 
Tuna
Some Beautiful yellowfin tuna arriving from Costa Rico, Panama & the gulf of America this week. Prices are firm & strong this week as diesel prices increase & holiday shut down effects overall supply. Good news is quality is looking great!
 
Swordfish
Beautiful double marker swords are landing from Ecuador, Costa Rica & the Louisiana. Prices are firm this week as we get further from the moon. Great fish for the grill as we start to see some warmer weather.

Iceland
Long line boats working hard landing beautiful cod, haddock & plaice. already limited supply: prices have ticked up as we saw Easter demand & now spawn closures all this month. We could see shortages this month due to all the closed fishing grounds to protect the cod spawn. Other impacts are high tariffs; high worldwide demand & a weak dollar are keeping prices elevated & rising.
 
Farmed Salmon              
Canada – Look for pricing to see a slight increase this week as inventories recover from Easter. We “should “start to see some pricing relief the following weeks until Mother’s Day.
Ora king- Fish are available with stable pricing.
Chile – Pricing is up slightly with availability starting to increase. We will start to see pricing relief starting next week.
Euro Salmon – Price remained stable for this coming week. Look for a slight decrease in pricing in the following weeks.
 
Global salmon supply is transitioning from a high-volume harvest period (December through March) into a lower-volume cycle, a typical seasonal shift driven by farming practices and generational changes. In Chile, producers are wrapping up summer-generation harvests and moving into winter-cycle pens, while Norway is completing its winter generation and has yet to begin summer harvests. At the same time,
demand remains strong both in the U.S. and globally, supported by active retail promotions and the seasonal lift from Lent, with Easter representing the peak demand period in the first half of the year. Although inflation continues to pressure consumer spending and drive some trade-down to lower-cost proteins, salmon remains a staple at the seafood counter, and no significant disruption in demand is.
expected in the near term. Looking ahead, geopolitical factors could influence market dynamics, as ongoing conflict may limit access to key Middle Eastern markets, potentially redirecting supply into Western markets like the EU and U.S. Additionally, rising oil prices may contribute to further inflationary pressure, which could soften U.S. consumption. As supply begins to build again starting in June and demand potentially eases, salmon prices are expected to trend lower compared to April and May levels.
 
Pacific Halibut
Pacific fish are landing all week from Seward and Petersburg, AK, and Neah Bay in Washington State. Fishing is getting a bit quiet in Alaska, indicating that Atlantic halibut might be the more affordable option at the beginning of next week. That remains to be seen, however.
 
Sablefish aka Black Cod
Sable from Alaska and Washington State are beginning to appear sporadically. We may need another week or two to see consistent availability this season.
 
Wild King Salmon
This availability will certainly be opportunistic this season as it has been in recent years. Pricing is exceedingly elevated for troll-caught fish from Southeast Alaska. Some are due at the end of this week from Ketchikan.
 
Lakefish
This season is progressing nicely. We expect to continue to see reduced prices on white perch as it is landing in high volumes, and middle-of-the-road pricing for Walleye, as so much of what was harvested last year went to the fresh market.

Live Lobster
The live trade market has yet to find any stability. With several Canadian zones set to open on April 9^th there is speculation of a drop in the shore price within the next week. Wholesalers continue to carry limited inventories with this information. Pressure remains on the smaller cqh sizing due to lack of catch volume not overall demand; we have already seen movement down on the larger sizes 2& up. There should be relief in the pricing structures within the next few weeks.

Crabmeat
Fresh Crabmeat
Maryland season Opened last week to cold water temps & poor landings. Hopefully, the waters warm quickly! The basket/live market will be filled first then the crab picking plants after so expect another week or two for better crab meat supply. Expect limitations through Mother’s Day & high demand.
North Carolina – is Fresh picking in limited amounts. It is not expected to be a strong supply for a few weeks. Prices are very strong due to high diesel prices & high live market demands.
Columbian - Very limited small shipments arriving a few times a week. Prices are strong and quickly rising. small quantities of Jumbo Lump & super lump. Great quality!
Venezuela - limited amounts of R/F lump in house but that will come to an end very soon. NOAA’s importing embargo of Venezuela began Jan 1st, prohibiting seafood imports from Venezuela & other countries if they can’t verify that no marine mammals are harmed by their fishing gear. Some countries have been cleared like Indonesia with catch reports & methods, yet Venezuela is still trying to get their approval. We are hopeful but currently have no indication on how long this will take or how long it will take NOAA to review & approve it, so we wait. There are plenty of alternative options available in the cooler to cover your needs.

Pasteurized Crabmeat
Blue Swimming Crab- This category continues to experience rapid price increases due to several factors: tariff impacts, poor landings in Indonesia, the Philippines, and India, all during very strong demand & of course the loss the Venezuelan crabmeat supply. As higher-priced containers arrive and inventories’ cost-average upward, pricing pressure is expected to continue. Most importers are facing limited availability, and the combination of weak landings, pressure at the beaches, and high demand is driving an extremely strong market. Expect ongoing supply constraints and rising prices throughout spring & summer.
Red Swimming Crab- High tariffs and poor landings have pushed prices sharply higher, particularly on jumbo lump and jumbo, with lump now following suit. Relief is not expected in the near term, as many buyers have shifted into this category seeking lower-cost alternatives.
Mexico- Mexican pricing has risen quickly as demand spilled over from the Indonesian market. Many have moved to this option. Unfortunately, Mexican conservation starts in May & June so this option will dwindle.
Colombian- Supply is extremely limited. Landings have been extremely small. Small volumes are available.
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Oysters‍
‍‍Always on Feature and only at JJ McDonnell:
Skinny Dipper & Huckleberry Oysters
St Jerome’s Creek, MD
OYS200 & OYS060
For the best shell quality, quintessential Chesapeake flavor, and the cleanest oyster in town, choose Skinny Dippers for your printed menus. Always fresh and in stock! For a cocktail option, Huckleberry is a perfectly plump cocktail, and fun fact, they are the same age as a Skinny Dipper! Some oysters just never reach the size of a full, select oyster.
 
Happy Oysters
Northern Neck, VA
OYS250
Sweetgrass and butter with just enough brine and a clean finish. Tidal surges create a perfect environment for healthy, happy oysters!
 
Salt Buoy Oysters
Brockatonorton Bay, MD
OYS245
All the salt you would expect from Maryland’s Atlantic coast, with a crab-like sweetness to finish. Float-raised cocktail shells are perfect for easy shucking.
 
Fortune Oysters
Wine Harbour, Eastern Nova Scotia
OYS218
A pop of salt from the North Atlantic! Smooth, salty, savory, and sweet meats in clean, solid, choice shells.

Domestic Shrimp
Headless whites and large P&D are trending to short supply. We do have inventory, but demand remains very high. We have ample supplies of brown headless.
Production remains very quiet with high fuel prices prohibiting boats from fishing. Pink production is not even close to last year because of high fuel prices.