Halibut Season Opens

Amidst blizzard warnings, 40 mph winds and 20 foot seas, Alaska’s 2010 Halibut and Black Cod season was declared open last night. We are waiting on word when the weather breaks enough for Captain John Bahrt and the FV Kristna to set out from Sitka, but we should beginning seeing the first fish this week from both Sitka and Homer.

Most Halibut begins its long journey to market with a four day road trip to Seattle. There it is re-iced and boxed for shipment to fish markets around the country where traditional distributors purchase the fish to then deliver to restaurants.

Not with Sea to Table. Working directly with fishermen accomplishes three things: your fish arrives next day off the boat, a fisherman realizes a better price for his catch, and because there is only one link in the chain, a chef can work with the very best without paying a premium.

Carnival season is finally finished in Tobago, and fishermen are back at sea. This week we expect Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo and Blackfin Tuna to find their way north. Please let us know early so we can assure you get fish.