Icelandic Cod
As expected, the supply in cod is going down by each summer week due to less quota left over, fewer boats at sea, and local auction supply going down. As a result, the price will definitely go up either in the middle or end of July when the catching gets even more limited.
 
Icelandic Haddock
Cost is still high due to all the same reasons as the cod.
 
Icelandic Plaice
Expect costs to rise on this item as well. The normal fishing grounds are closing for 4-6 weeks.
 
Black Bass           
The Medium market remains soft as the run of fish on the East Coast continues to be on the smaller size. Massachusetts Black Sea Bass season is open and in full swing. Larges and Jumbos will continue to be elevated but more available. Jumbos will be limited and price point will be high.
      
Monkfish            
Availability continues to be strong at the Boston Fish Pier. No issues with availability for the weekend.        

Blue Catfish       
Warm weather has caused the fish to move in deeper waters, making fishing more difficult. Pricing is on the rise.
 
Snakehead
Fresh landings have dropped off significantly. Refresh will be available all summer long. Please ask your account manager!
      
Wild Striped Bass    
No changes from last week. Fishing continues to be strong when the weather allows. Mass and New York fish will be the larger sizes where Maryland fish will be the smaller sizes. No issues with availability heading into the weekend.
 
Mahi          
Same story; limited fish due to Panama conservation period. Pricing has continued to jump this week as availability does not meet the demand. Inventory will be limited on all sizes.
 
Farmed Salmon
Chile: Harvest volumes are expected to remain relatively flat through June, July, August, and September as producers transition between production cycles. More significant production growth is anticipated beginning in October, when Chile enters their peak harvest season.
Norway: Harvest volumes are expected to increase over the coming months as Norwegian producers move into their seasonal summer harvest cycle. Improved production is expected to support greater product availability through the third quarter.
Canada: Emergency harvests on Canada's West Coast over the past two weeks temporarily increased salmon volumes entering the U.S. market, particularly along the West Coast, placing downward pressure on fresh market pricing. Meanwhile, East Coast Canada continues to harvest limited volumes, and supply from the region remains relatively constrained.
 
Grouper   
Imported triple tail black grouper and pacific black (10+# fish) available for weekend sales. After a lull in availability, it seems as though the market is softening up.
 
Atlantic Halibut  
Pricing is coming down after the holiday. Fish had been trending on the smaller side, these are all from Nova Scotia, Canada.

Pacific Halibut  
Stable and available. Our fish this week are from Cordova and Petersburg, Alaska.

Wild King Salmon  
Troll prices should slide down a bit. Our fish are from Ketchikan and Port St. Nicholas in southeast Alaska.
 
Snappers  
Strong availability on all sizes; true domestic American Red Snappers. Boats offloaded this weekend in Freeport, Texas and Galveston, Texas. No issues with weekend inventory on all sizes.

Golden Tilefish:  
Fishing is red hot on the East Coast with plenty of landings in New Jersey and New York. With fresh flounder and fresh sea bass being limited and expensive, golden tilefish is a fantastic whitefish alternative. Current inventory consists of long line caught product harvested in Barnegat Light, NJ.

Blueline Tilefish:  
North Carolina day boats worked over the weekend! Fresh arrival Wednesday for weekend availability!
    
Wild Cobia:  
Fishing will be questionable this week due to the inshore storms. Availability will be sporadic and dictated off when fishermen can work.
 
Tuna-
Stunning 60lb+ Yellowfins landing from Louisiana & Costa Rica this week. Local Bluefin coming in from Cape Cod with beautiful cherry red color. Prices are down as we come off the holiday & solid landings persist. Great grilling fish option!

Sword-
Nice marker & double marker swords arriving from Local boats, Canada, & Costa Rica. Prices are rolling off this week as heavy landings start post-holiday. Prices are expected to fall all week. Great grilling fish option!

Live Lobsters

Canadian caught lobsters continue to dominate the live trade market. There are talks of some pricing relief at the shore with demand being somewhat lackluster post July 4th. We should also see an increase in domestic catch volumes which should reflect in prices trending downward. Within the next 2 weeks we should be able to start offering firm shell Maine caught lobsters. This will happen when wholesalers can maintain viable inventories.
 
Crabmeat- updates you need to know.
Fresh Crabmeat
Maryland- better landings & the live market demand has eased after the holiday allowing more crabs to go to the crab plants to be picked. Prices are at ease all week.
North Carolina – still a bit limited but same as MD. prices ease this week as more picking crabs land at the plants.
Gulf- limited amounts of gulf meat arriving throughout the week. Great savings
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 be 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 all during very strong demand & of course the loss the Venezuelan & now Philippian 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 is for May & June, so this option has dwindled to just some lump & claw remaining.
Colombian- Supply is extremely limited. Landings have been extremely small. Small volumes are available, check in.
 
Molluscs 
Mussels
There is a statewide red tide closure in Maine. As a result, the limited amount of retail mussels we have in-house may be it for the rest of the week. And we may have no jumbo mussels available at all this week.
 
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.

Swai / Pangasius
Vietnamese pangasius is now subject to a 10% tariff, although the category continues to offer one of the strongest value propositions within the whitefish market when compared with other imported species. After a relatively stable market throughout 2025, supply has tightened, particularly for smaller-size fillets, resulting in recent price increases for 3/5 oz and 5/7 oz specifications. Imports through 2026 are running approximately 13% below the same period last year, reflecting ongoing production constraints and reduced availability in these key size ranges. While larger sizes remain more readily available, continued strength in demand for smaller fillets is expected to keep pricing firm in the near term. Looking further ahead, market participants anticipate additional upward pricing pressure as producers continue to absorb higher feed, fuel, labor, and packaging costs, limiting the likelihood of meaningful price relief over the coming months.