Supporting Fishermen,
The Ocean And A Thriving Economy

The local seaconomy faces several challenges, including competition from larger-scale fishing operations, fluctuating fish populations, environmental impacts, and complex regulatory frameworks. Additionally, there may be limited market access and awareness for local fishermen. Local Fish aims to address these challenges by providing support, resources, and market opportunities to help overcome barriers and promote the viability of the local seafood economy.

At Local Fish, we measure success through various indicators. These include the economic well-being of local fishing communities, the growth and engagement of our network of fishermen and buyers, the volume of sustainable seafood sold, and the positive impact on marine ecosystems. We also consider satisfaction, feedback, and community support as measures of our success.

For Fishermen
Fill out our quick online form with your vessel details, permits, and a short bio. Once approved, you’ll get a public profile to share your story, species, and availability, becoming part of our growing network.

For Chefs & Seafood Buyers
Apply through our buyer form to join. Once accepted, you can connect directly with fishermen to source fresh, seasonal, California-caught seafood.

For the Community
Use our Fish Finder to meet local fishermen, find where to buy their catch, and follow their stories. You can also attend events, share our mission, and support advocacy efforts that keep working waterfronts alive.

Local Fish is for consumers who value sustainable seafood and want to support local fishing communities. It is also for fishermen who are looking for economic opportunities and support in navigating the seafood industry. Additionally, it is for industry buyers such as chefs and merchants who prioritize sourcing high-quality local seafood.

The Local Fish Project works by bringing the entire local seafood community onto one connected dock: fishermen, chefs, buyers, and consumers.

Here’s how the network flows:

1. Fishermen Join the Project
   They create a profile that shares their story, fishing methods, species, and availability. This becomes their digital dockside stand — a place where buyers and the public can find and connect with them directly.

2. Chefs & Buyers Connect
   Restaurants, fish markets, and other buyers use the network to source fresh, seasonal seafood straight from the fishermen who caught it.

3. Consumers Discover Local Catch
   The public can use our Fish Finder to locate fresh, California-caught seafood, meet the fishermen behind it, and learn how to support them.

4. Community Support Grows
   Every connection strengthens the network — creating fairer market opportunities, more public awareness, and a healthier future for small-boat fishing in California.

It’s simple: when more people connect directly with fishermen, more value stays on the working waterfront, and more knowledge passes to the next generation

The Local Fish Project is a community-supported network connecting California’s small-scale commercial fishermen with chefs, seafood buyers, and consumers who value truly local catch.

It’s an effort, a public benefit of Saraspe Seafoods created to bridge the gap between the dock and the table. Through Local Fish, you can discover who caught your seafood, where, and how, while helping fishermen keep more value in their hands and knowledge in their communities.

Our goal is simple: support today’s small-scale fishermen, prepare the next generation, and keep California’s working waterfronts alive.