Rockfish often plays second fiddle to its more famous bay companion, the Maryland blue crab. But did you know that rockfish is actually our state fish? The Maryland General Assembly had high praise for the fish when it declared it… Read More
Rockfish often plays second fiddle to its more famous bay companion, the Maryland blue crab. But did you know that rockfish is actually our state fish? The Maryland General Assembly had high praise for the fish when it declared it… Read More
Earlier this week a new rain tax went into effect. Because everything else in our life we already pay taxes on, what is one more thing? The rain tax is going directly towards helping clean up the Chesapeake Bay, which… Read More
After a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) survey found the Chesapeake Bay crab population to be just 300 million, its lowest in over five years and a nearly two-thirds decline over the previous year, DNR announced that it will Reduce… Read More
According to a 2008 study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there are an estimated 85,000 ghost crab traps on the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay. “Ghost Pots,” derelict crab traps that have separated from their lines but are… Read More
If you’re in or near Baltimore and you’re looking for fresh seafood, look no further than Catonsville Gourmet. Catonsville Gourmet is a restaurant in the middle of historic Catonsville, MD offering impeccably fresh seafood, angus beef, delectable prepared foods, gourmet… Read More
According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the latest survey of the Chesapeake Bay revealed the crab population is the lowest it has been in over 5 years, 300 million. This number is nearly two-thirds what it was just… Read More
Did you know that eating some delicious fish could help your overall general health? Not only is seafood a great source of protein, it also contains no high saturated fat. Essential Omega 3 fatty acids are also prevalent in seafood. Mackerel, salmon,… Read More
Maryland crabbing season is officially underway. However, a chillier than normal Chesapeake Bay could be bad news for watermen, seafood dealers, and local Baltimore seafood restaurants. As of last Thursday, the average water temperature off Annapolis was 42.9 degrees Fahrenheit,… Read More
April 1st officially begins the Maryland crab season. However, CBS Local is reporting that Maryland is one of many states experiencing a crab shortage. “It’s been a terrible winter, actually. We’ve been off…about 40 percent off of what we had… Read More
A few weeks back, we told you how Catonsville Gourmet serves the freshest seafood in the Baltimore, Maryland area. With 6 fish selections available daily and a bevy of oyster options from such areas as Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island,… Read More