In England, can I buy fresh fish directly off the boat?
In Trondheim, where I used to live before coming to England, sometimes I bought fish directly off the boat. The fish was fresh and cheaper than the supermarket. I am interested to know if it is possible to do the same in England. Is it common to buy fresh fish off the boat in England?
Note: I asked the same question in Expatriates.SE, but was advised to ask here instead.
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People don't become fishermen in the UK to get rich. We simply don't eat enough variety of fish for them to sell it in person. The way they make the most money is wholesaling it for export to the rest of the EU.
That said, apart from possibly Yarmouth you are in one of the best areas in the country where you might get this service. Here's one based around Cornwall:
They put posters up when they will be heading out.
For more suggestions you might consider a Facebook group or similar for your town?
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Fish should smell fresh and mild, not fishy, sour, or ammonia-like. A fish's eyes should be clear and shiny. Whole fish should have firm flesh and red gills with no odor. Fresh fillets should have firm flesh and red blood lines, or red flesh if fresh tuna.Can I buy fish a day ahead?
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- Check the gills.
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To answer your question: at present it is not common to buy fish directly from the boat in England. However, you could try Plymouth Fish Market - where you can buy from Moby Nicks, or Rex Downs.
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