North Devon Fish
We want to share information about local fish and seafood with you here.
We will be posting details of local fishing businesses; restaurants and cafes, fish and chip shops and vans and those selling fresh 'wet' fish for you to enjoy!
Please get in touch if you would like to list your business on this page.
We will be posting details of local fishing businesses; restaurants and cafes, fish and chip shops and vans and those selling fresh 'wet' fish for you to enjoy!
Please get in touch if you would like to list your business on this page.
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The picture on the right shows a rough guide to which fish are caught in which season here in north Devon.
As we are dealing with nature and the weather the catch fluctuates from season to season, year to year. For instance in some years Clovelly herrings don't turn up until November. If we hear anything interesting about our local catch - we'll let you know. A temporary ban on landing ray from the Bristol Channel (October 14) meant that some of our fisherman went south. But they came back - they have some quota & the fish shops are open. And in North Devon there are several small day boats out fishing -catching bass or Clovelly herring for instance with the season. We have local lobster & crab fishermen working from Ilfracombe to Hartland -some selling individually from the boats. We also have individuals like Phoebe Chope selling Torridge mussels & oysters grown in the Torridge estuary. And as well as the wet fish shops, we have new street sea food outlets, like Seadog operating from their red trailer & Glorious Oyster from their horsebox, selling a delicious variety of seafood delights to tempt you out into the sunshine. Contact details for all these businesses if you scroll down. Please support your local fishermen & retailers and keep asking for local seafood! Thanks to Hattie at northern Devon FLAG for permission to use her board. |
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Where to Buy Locally Landed Sea Fish in North Devon
Stephen Perham in Neptune (not the picarooner!)
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Stephen Perham Clovelly
Many people lament that you can't buy fish directly from the boats any more. In Clovelly you can buy herring or lobster in season, directly from this Clovelly born artisanal fisherman. Stephen Perham fishes for herring in the traditional way on a small picarooner - using either oars or sail. Stephen, his picarooner & members of his family star in our film Fishing for Clovelly Herring. Meanwhile seasonal herrings are one of the healthiest, most delicious fish you can buy (see my blog) - they're only available up until Christmas so get them while you still can. Larger orders delivered or collection from Clovelly by arrangement. 07975 501830 or [email protected] |
Dave Gabe & the Cheeky Monkey
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Appledore Fish
For those a bit further from the sea, Dave Gabe travels from Appledore to sell fish and shellfish at South Molton pannier market on Thursdays. Find him at the car park end, next to the pet stall. Dave has many faithful customers who come to him regularly for their weekly fish. He’s always helpful with great customer service but catch him early as he tends to sell out by 12. And don’t forget that at South Molton market you can also buy olives, local and continental cheeses, fruit and vegetables, home cooking from the WI and produce from various local farms. Everything you need for a delicious lunch or supper! Dave is an ex trawlerman and commercial fisherman & is the star of our film 'Life's Journey on the Torridge.' |
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Dan the Fishman
(Clovelly Fish) Dan is the fishman to go to for ideas on how to cook your local fish, simply and easily. If you’re lucky he’ll even show you how to do it for Dan is often found giving cookery demonstrations from his colourful stall at local festivals and events. Dan’s passion is sourcing and cooking local fish and if you’re not in a hurry, he can probably tell you which boat your fish came off and a story or two. Tel: 07970 932 566 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.clovellyfish.com/ |
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Tuesday Hatherleigh Market
Wednesday Holsworthy Market 8.00 – 3.00 Thursday South Molton Pannier Market 8.00 – 1.00 Friday Bideford, Mill Street 8.00 – 1.00 Saturdays/Sundays Farmers markets 9.00 – 1.00 |
Farmers' Markets
Crediton – first and third Saturday in the month Bideford – second and fourth Saturday in the month Hartland – first Sunday in the month until the end of September or by arrangement at Appledore Fish Dock. Phone Dan first to agree a time. |
Passmores Fresh Fish and Game
Butchers Row, next to the Pannier Market in Barnstaple, is a shopping experience in its own right with a scrumptious bakery, Deli packed with local cheeses, veg shop, butcher and of course Passmores fresh fish. Local fish and shellfish are sourced from Appledore Fish Dock and directly from boats in Appledore and Ilfracombe.
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Passmores, 9 Butchers Row, Barnstaple, EX31 1BW Tel 01271 343677 is open Tuesday to Saturday, shuts early Wednesday and Saturday afternoons and also has a mobile fish van.
Opening times Shop: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.00 – 4.30 Wednesday & Saturday 8.00 - 2.30 |
Mobile Fish Van:
Tuesday Parracombe 9.15 – 9.30 Lynton Town Hall 10.00 – 11.15 Porlock Parish Hall 12.00 - 12.45 Wootton Courtenay, Bridge Cottage 1.00 – 1.15 Thursday Braunton, rear of London Inn 9.15am – 11.15am Croyde Post Office 12.00am -12.30pm |
S & P Fish Shop and Café
Wet fish shop and café right on the harbour at Ilfracombe. S &P fish is a family run fishing business with a small fleet of trawlers based in Ilfracombe harbour. S & P trawlers are orange so look out for them in Ilfracombe or heading along the estuary to unload at Bideford Fisheries in Appledore. Buy their fish directly from the shop or have a snack in the café. Boat Stories has a lovely memory of sitting outside in the sunshine, eating a crab sandwich, drinking a glass of chilled white, watching boats bobbing on the water and the busy harbour world go by. 1 The Cove Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ Tel: 01271 865923 or 07896 909091
The Sparkling Star from S&P trawlers stars in our film Fishing for the Long Haul & Clare manager of S&P fish shop has a cameo role in the film!
Please check with the shop for opening times. To read more about S&P click the button below.
Wet fish shop and café right on the harbour at Ilfracombe. S &P fish is a family run fishing business with a small fleet of trawlers based in Ilfracombe harbour. S & P trawlers are orange so look out for them in Ilfracombe or heading along the estuary to unload at Bideford Fisheries in Appledore. Buy their fish directly from the shop or have a snack in the café. Boat Stories has a lovely memory of sitting outside in the sunshine, eating a crab sandwich, drinking a glass of chilled white, watching boats bobbing on the water and the busy harbour world go by. 1 The Cove Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ Tel: 01271 865923 or 07896 909091
The Sparkling Star from S&P trawlers stars in our film Fishing for the Long Haul & Clare manager of S&P fish shop has a cameo role in the film!
Please check with the shop for opening times. To read more about S&P click the button below.
Walrus Fisheries & Mor-shellfish-T-eat
Geoff Huelin who pots for crabs and lobsters from his boat 'Our Jenny' through the summer months and whelks in the winter is the star of our first film 'Lobster Potting & Berried Hens.' Watch it on our films page and you'll see how Geoff who followed his father into potting uses traditional methods, is a strong supporter of the No Take Zone around Lundy island and an advocate for sustainable fishing.
Walrus Fisheries, managed by Jenny Huelin supplies local businesses, restaurants and private customers with live catch and delivers locally. 01271 867206.
Geoff's sisters, Cath and Sally sell dressed crab and lobster & seafood platters for picnics or barbeques from the fish shop on the square in Mortehoe Mor-shellfish-T-eat and the famous Mortehoe shellfish van, which used to be run by their mother. 01271 870633
To find out more about this local, family, sustainable fishing business, follow the link below to the films & blog.
Geoff Huelin who pots for crabs and lobsters from his boat 'Our Jenny' through the summer months and whelks in the winter is the star of our first film 'Lobster Potting & Berried Hens.' Watch it on our films page and you'll see how Geoff who followed his father into potting uses traditional methods, is a strong supporter of the No Take Zone around Lundy island and an advocate for sustainable fishing.
Walrus Fisheries, managed by Jenny Huelin supplies local businesses, restaurants and private customers with live catch and delivers locally. 01271 867206.
Geoff's sisters, Cath and Sally sell dressed crab and lobster & seafood platters for picnics or barbeques from the fish shop on the square in Mortehoe Mor-shellfish-T-eat and the famous Mortehoe shellfish van, which used to be run by their mother. 01271 870633
To find out more about this local, family, sustainable fishing business, follow the link below to the films & blog.
Local Fish Retailers in North Devon |
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