Has anyone ever bought fish directly from a fisherman right after it's caught? If so, where??
When I lived in FL. we used to go to the docks and buy just caught fish right off the boat and I was wondering if there is anywhere to do that here, although I think there's rules around here that keep that from happening, but not sure... I remember also going deep sea fishing in MA, and no fish in stores or restaurants tastes quite like it.. Also, I have had excellent trout at Seawitch and Zalkeks, but have never had a trout caught at a river, put on a stick over the coals and have always had the fantasy to have that, althought I dont fish.. Does trout taste a lot different just caught?? And is there anyplace to buy it fresh from people fishing on the river.?. I read that North Shore has great trout rivers, but curious if they are good eating, or just for throwing back. Thanks!
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Seawitch Restaurant
203 Newbury St, Peabody, MA 01960
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dmullin699
Jan 8, 2011 08:17 PM
If you are familiar with Scituate Harbor, check out the docks behind the square, where the movie theater is. I have bought fish right off the boat on several occasions. They cut it, clean it, and wrap it in butcher's paper, and the price is a fraction of the cost of a fish store.
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re: dmullin699
I've heard of bit bough it there too. .no specifcs.
it's against the law and you may be refused for a variety of reasons. Ithink it's MA Fish and Game that regulates andif they're on the pier..no dice. Your fine is minor if at all but it's a big bite to the fisherman.I've never bought cut,cleaned and wrapped..just whole fish.
Bore you with the pics again..:) Marblehead too.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61246842@N00/536561919/in/set-72157600331731576/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61246842@N00/sets/72157622195887648/
Even if I catch my own tuna, I'm not licensed to sell..I don't know what the fine is and don't want to find out..:
)This was at Boston Harbor..
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My son is a chef on Martha's Vineyard and buys striped bass from fisherman at the docks. He says they are fantastic. I hope to find out this summer.
I grew up trout fishing in the Midwest but now live in NW and trout have always been great when fresh caught bu sometimes can have a muddy taste in the heat of summer. I always scale them & that helps as I like to eat the fried skin. We're kind of spoiled with fresh fish here.
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Salt seafoood is very prealent Tuna, striiped bass bluefufish,,flounder.,cod, haddock.
Trout is a a freshwater fish and I've raerely caught it here; try midstate and te fish shops there. Any trout you buy here will have been likely shipped in ,is not a premium product.
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