Have you ever ‘smelt’ a smelt?

On the Maine coast, smelts are a sure sign of spring. They live in schools in the ocean until heading into estuaries and streams to spawn, where in some places they can be caught with dip-nets. And if you find yourself at a campground, at some point, you will hear the...

All About Skate

Skate are a bottom dwelling fish.  They have cartilage instead of bones, just like their relative, the shark. Skate are shaped like a kite and are typically brown/gray in color.  Some skate are solid in color, while others have patterns. Their large pectoral fins,...

Ducktrap River of Maine

View their Recipe Book Here: http://ducktrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Ducktrap-Recipes.pdf At Harbor Fish Market, we pride ourselves on carrying only the best seafood available. Fresh, frozen, smoked, value-added…you name it. One of our bestselling brands is...

Hake: A Great Alternative to Cod

Hake is a member of the cod family and is a great alternative to cod.  Although just as tasty as many other white fish, we find hake to be an under-utilized species.  Perhaps that is because most people don’t realize how awesome Hake really is! The flesh of Hake is...

What to do with Seafood Leftovers

On Friday night you have a big fish fry…haddock was on sale at Harbor Fish Market and you took advantage of it. And the kids love fried fish!So, Sunday you are looking for something for breakfast, no bacon or sausages in the fridge but that left over fried...

Comfort Food with a Seafood Twist!

Winter meals aren’t just about baked beans and brown bread, mac ‘n’ cheeses, and shepherd’s pies. Seasonal flavors and ingredients — of the seafood variety can give you all a much-needed break from the normal routine of winter foods and allow you to find new...