When is the season to purchase fresh table shrimp?
Fresh table shrimp can be purchased year round in the Rockport area; however the size and price vary. The winter (Nov through Feb) is not the best time to buy what you might call table shrimp or medium size. These are not generally present in the bays during this time of year. However, some gulf boats operate during this time and large gulf shrimp are available, but expensive. The spring (March thru May) marks the beginning of shrimp season. The bay shrimp begin to become available, starting out rather small and inexpensive and increasing in size and cost as June approaches. The late spring and June are good times to buy shrimp locally. Gulf shrimp are available, but generally expensive, before the Gulf closure in June to early July. Mid-July Gulf large gulf shrimp are landed and can be purchased at a good price. I think August is the best time to buy both bay and gulf shrimp at very reasonable prices. Shrimp are generally available at reasonable prices the remainder of summer and into
