September 15 ^th  is a big day for Rhode Island fishermen as Fluke and Black Sea Bass seasons open.  Vessels will be allowed only 50 lbs catch per day.  We're looking forward to fish from areas such as Block Island and Noman's Island, Rhode Island.  We're also bringing in Fluke from New Jersey and Black Sea Bass from Massachusetts.  Fresh dirty Squid has been an issue as fishermen searching from Long Island to Nantucket are experiencing very poor catch.  Speak with your sales agent for all updates and remember the incredible quality of Lauren Bay cleaned Squid Tubes, Tentacles and Rings.  Hopefully the changing water temperature will turn around Squid catch as it sometimes does. 

 

Wild Striped Bass are currently migrating and availability is day to day, however, we always bring in the nicest hook and line caught fish.  As Florida fishermen were blown in from Hurricane Irma, they are now heading back out again for American Red Snapper.  There may be a shortage as we expect our next shipment to arrive later this week.  Speak with your sales agent to stay updated so you can enjoy our variety of imported Snapper.  The beginning of fall is the best time for New England fish such as Cod,  Haddock and Pollock as the season catch increases.  These are excellent menu items.  Scallop lovers can enjoy big U/10 sized Scallops also caught off the New England coast as they are more plentiful than U/12's.  The Grand Banks Swordfish season is still underway and we're expecting a shipment of big fish this week. You can also enjoy Jumbo Porgies, Monkfish, Skate along with Albacore and Yellowfin caught off the NJ coast in Hudson's Canyon.

 

Speaking of Tuna, Tuna imports to the US have been down the past few weeks as poor weather in the Indian Ocean and a religious holiday in Asia have limited fishermen from going out to see.  Now, as the weather is improving and the holiday has concluded, fishermen are back at it and we expect imports to increase.  Get ready for some beautiful Bigeye and Yellowfin Tuna.  Prepare for Wild Salmon season to close as it's coming to an end for King Salmon, we do expect shipments to begin tapering off late this month.  For now, we are still bringing in sustainable troll caught Wild Alaska Coho Salmon of great quality.