Commercial salmon season resumes after three-year closure
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The Port of San Francisco celebrates the return of California’s commercial salmon season, meaning the popular catch will be available throughout Fisherman’s Wharf, including at the “Fish Market at the Wharf” pop-up market and in various restaurants.
After a three-year closure, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that commercial ocean salmon fishing will resume. Complementing this positive momentum, the Port is proud to support the “Fish Market at the Wharf,” a weekly pop-up market operated by local fishers in partnership with the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District. The market offers a direct connection to the region’s working waterfront, with fresh, locally caught seafood available every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 101 Al Scoma Way, just north of Jefferson Street.
Fresh caught salmon is expected to be available in the market as soon as Saturday, May 9. Check the market’s website for the latest information: greenlingfish.com/.
Operating since January, the market features pre-cut, pre-packaged fish sourced directly from local vessels, ensuring peak freshness while supporting the Wharf’s historic fishing fleet. Weekly offerings rotate based on availability.
Check with Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants regarding salmon availability and pricing. Salmon lovers should also ask for it wherever they shop, which communicates to markets and restaurants that people love their local fish.
“This is a tremendous moment for San Francisco’s fishing community,” said District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter. “The return of the commercial salmon season represents resilience, recovery, and a renewed future for an industry that is woven into the fabric of our waterfront.”
“We can’t wait for our local fishers to bring home salmon after a three-year hiatus,” said Michael Martin, Acting Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco. “As always, Fisherman's Wharf remains the place for the freshest catch for salmon and other delights from the sea. Stop by one of our iconic restaurants, from Sabella and La Torre and Guardino’s, to The Franciscan, Scoma’s, and the Boudin flagship. We've got something for everyone.”
“We're thrilled for the return of salmon season and the ongoing popularity of the Saturday pop-up fish market,” said Bri Maughan, Executive Director of the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District. “The market has reunited our local neighbors directly to the source while supporting our hardworking fishers. Combine this with the return of salmon season and we have yet another reason to experience our beloved working waterfront.”
“We are really excited to go salmon fishing again,” said Sarah Bates, a longtime fishing captain in the Wharf. “Our opportunity is still really limited this season, but I'm looking forward to catching that first fish, feeding my family, and delivering the best food in the world to San Francisco. After three years of closures in our commercial salmon season, it will feel good to be on the water again.”
See Instagram post of Sarah Bates: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYCqos0sJE5/
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