This is big-time business here in Maine. Last year I saw lots of activity by flashlight in the wee small hours in the small creek across the street from me for a week or so, likely poachers but maybe not.
Hopefully they don’t increase that quota anytime soon:
If you’re interested in learning more, The Book of Eels is a very interesting read on this odd creature.
How are the elvers prepared and served around you ?
Our one brush was a very tasty bite at a spontaneous stop to end a very long pinxtos crawl in San Sebastian.
I have not seen elvers prepared or served. I think they get top prices by exporting them to Japan. But there is a business called American Unagi that raises them via aquaculture somewhere in Maine. I have had their smoked unagi (sold frozen) and it’s delicious.
