Discover local seafood.
Disrupt broken food systems

San Diego is home to some of the most diverse and delicious seafood on the planet. 80% of seafood consumed in the US is imported from foreign countries. Let’s work together to cut down food miles, support our community of local fishermen, and create a new seaconomy. 

By choosing local, you are:

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Gaining access to higher quality fish

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Uplifting the local economy

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Disrupting broken food systems

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Shortening supply chains and reducing carbon footprint

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The Fishermen

Darian Schramm

Darian Schramm

Paramount Fish

Darian Schramm is a local fisherman with a focus on delivering his catch back to the San Diego community. He works closely with community-supported fisheries, co-ops and farmers’ markets to increase high-quality seafood accessibility across our inland areas. His main focus is on species that are widely-available and affordable; helping to make fresh and local fish within reach to more people across San Diego county. Read our interview with Darian here.

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Greg Gershman

Greg Gershman

F/V Tanner Renee

Greg is a veteran fisher based out of North County. His love for fishing informs most everything he does and he’s always waiting for the next time he can get on the water. Greg practices fishing at the highest standards of quality and sustainability with the intention of bringing high-quality products to market.

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Howard Strech

Howard Strech

Howie is a next-generation fisherman based out of North County. He serves on the advisory committee at Local Fish and is committed to creating change within the industry. Read our interview with Howie here.

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Meet the Fishermen

How you can support local fishermen

By choosing local fish, not only are you treating your taste buds to the freshest seafood, but you are also supporting your community’s economy and the hardworking fishermen, all while helping build a more resilient and adaptable community.

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San Diego is Home to More Than 100 Local Species

We have a seafood lover’s paradise right in our own backyard. San Diego is brimming with regional delicacies from our local Spiny Lobster, to the lesser-known Vermillion Rockfish, or the highly-migratory White Seabass. Discover the delicious details of our local catch and join us in making a positive impact that extends far beyond our coastal shores.

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Species in Season

Get to know the many varieties of locally available fish

White Seabass

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White Seabass

Atractoscion nobilis

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Vermilion Rockfish

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Vermilion Rockfish

Sebastes miniatus

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Spot Prawn

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Spot Prawn

Pandalus platyceros

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Red Sea Urchin

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Red Sea Urchin

Strongylocentrotus franciscanu

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Red Rock Crab

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Red Rock Crab

Cancer productus

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Pacific Bonito

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Pacific Bonito

Sarda chiliensis

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Pacific Bluefin Tuna

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Pacific Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

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Mahi Mahi (Dorado)

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Mahi Mahi (Dorado)

Coryphaena hippurus

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California Spiny Lobster

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California Spiny Lobster

Panulirus interruptus

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Brown Rock Crab

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Brown Rock Crab

Romaleon antennarium (formerly Cancer antennarius)

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Albacore Tuna

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Albacore Tuna

Thunnus alalunga

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Opah

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Opah

Lampris spp.

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Bigeye Tuna

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Bigeye Tuna

Thunnus obesus

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Blackgill Rockfish

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Blackgill Rockfish

Sebastes melanostomus

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Recipes

Community-driven recipes from locals

Spiny Lobsters with Escargot Butter

Spiny Lobsters with Escargot Butter

This is a simple and elegant way to treat fresh Spiny Lobsters right out of the water. The secret ingredient to this herby butter is garlic, so don’t be afraid to add extra. Cognac is the classic, but we find that sherry works just as well.  Ready in 30 minutes Serves 2 people STEP 1 Set

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Quick Tuna Crudo 

Quick Tuna Crudo 

“Crudo” is simply an Italian word for a raw preparation of fresh seafood. This one has an uncomplicated dressing of lemon and olive oil, and a quick finish of fennel pollen and capers. If you can’t find fennel pollen at your local Italian grocer or specialty foods shop, it can be ordered online easily.  Ready

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Easy White Seabass Ceviche

Easy White Seabass Ceviche

White Seabass is a highly-migratory species that arrives in our waters around summer and stays through early fall. They feed on schools of squid, so it’s safe to say that if you locate a large group of squid that the White Seabass won’t be too far behind. This highly-seasonal fish is well regarded as a

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