Fishing in Cornwall
Sustainable Cod
There is little doubt that Cod as a species has been over-exploited across the globe, and stocks do need to be managed carefully to ensure a sustainable future. Stocks in Cornwall have been under pressure over recent years, and as such we source Cod from the Shetland Island's, to give the South West Fishery some time to recover.
Sustainable Monkfish
Landings of monkfish around the Cornish coast have been stable over recent years, although studies of stock levels are limited. The studies that have been carried out have shown that the stocks are healthy and increasing.
Provenance and Sustainability of Hake
Since the introduction of a Hake Recovery Plan in the late 1990s, fishing for Hake was strictly controlled and now, I am delighted to say, that stocks are far larger than they have been for many years. The recovery has been so marked, that in 2015 the Cornish Hake gill net fishery was certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council
Sustainable Lemon Sole
Lemon Sole is landed in significant volumes around the south west coast and is an important commercial species. It is fished for by beam trawl and demeral trawl as well as netted. We source net caught, day boat lemon sole as this is the most sustainable catch method.
Sustainable Dover Sole
Thanks to this successful sole recovery plan, populations are healthy in our area and Dover sole is 'Recommended' on the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide.
Sustainable Gurnard
They are fast growing and abundant fish, landed along the south west coast daily, using gill nets and demersal and beam trawls. When landed by demersal trawl and netted, they are 'Recommended' by The Cornwall Good Seafood Guide, and these are the fish that we source.
Fishing the North Coast of Cornwall
There are many places where good rock fishing can be found on the North Coast, with an abundance of different species for the keen angler.
Why we no longer sell Ray Wings
We have identified that all forms of skate & ray are highlighted as ‘Fish to Avoid’ by both the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide and the Marine Conservation Society.
Why we no longer sell Tiger Prawns
We have become increasingly conscious that, as a UK based business, we have very little visibility or control over how Tiger Prawns are farmed and harvested.
Local Fishmonger Near Me
With supermarkets offering the same ‘safe’ but boring choices of 7-14 day old seafood, more and more people are searching for a ‘fishmonger near me’ in hope of something better. Buying from a Cornish fishmonger which is local to the historic and traditional fishing ports of Cornwall is hugely beneficial in ensuring you are receiving the very freshest & best of local sustainable fish and seafood.
Seafood and Pasta Recipes
Pasta and Seafood or “Pasta e Frutti di mare” as they probably say in Italy, is a fusion of the finest export of the Italian culture (besides the odd Ferrari) partnered with some of the heartiest seafood that gets landed into our picturesque Cornish harbours daily.