Sablefish (Winter Catch)

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NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PREORDER FROM MULTIPLE SEASONAL CATCHES, PLEASE PLACE THOSE ORDERS SEPARATELY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU'D LIKE BOTH THE SUMMER & SPRING CATCH, CREATE YOUR SUMMER ORDER THEN CHECK OUT & PAY. THEN SELECT YOUR SPRING SPECIES, CHECK OUT & PAY.

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Sablefish is sometimes called "butterfish," and for a good reason––it's ultra rich, buttery flesh is richer than virtually any other species. My sablefish has a distinct flake, a lovely ivory color, and a flavor like no other. While extremely rich and flavorful, my sablefish does not have a strong fish taste. There is simply nothing like it.

Preorder Preorder Period:
Jan. 1, 2024 - Feb. 23, 2024

Shipping:
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Cut:
I offer my sablefish in portions only. Portions are about 1 lb. each, but as small as 0.75 lbs. or as large as 1.25 lbs. each.

Bones:
Sablefish has a few non-dangerous pin bones which can be pulled before or after cooking. While the collar portion (the portion toward the head) does have a row of pin bones, the tail portion (triangular) typically has few or no pin bones. Most customers receive a mix of both types of portions.

Packaging:
I vacuum seal my sablefish in heavy 4 or 5mm bags. Your fresh-frozen seafood will keep in your freezer in pristine condition for at least 8 months.

Who, Where, when, & How:

1. Who Caught It? 
   Until I can save my pennies and nickels for Sablefish IFQ (the permit that allows me to fish this species), I will continue to procure my Sablefish from my good friend in southeast Alaska and Kodiak.
2. Where Was it Caught?
   Kodiak, Alaska or Southeast, Alaska.
   
3. When is this Species Caught?
   Sablefish fishing is open March through November most years. 
4. How was this Caught?
   Sablefish is caught by hook and line. 

A thing or two about sablefish:

• Salmon are known to eat baby sablefish. Salmon have great taste!
• Sablefish fisheries are managed by both state and federal agencies.