Jean C Family Fisheries

05/16/2026

Jean C Family Fisheries catching Black Cod on the F/V Last Chance.
If you think you don’t like fish, you probably just haven’t had black cod done right.
Let me show you the king of buttery fish: Black cod — also called sablefish. Deep cold-water fish from the North Pacific. This isn’t your dry, flaky weeknight fish. This is velvet. This is seafood that eats like a steak and melts like foie gras.
You know why top sushi bars and fine dining chefs lose their minds over it? Fat content. Beautiful, rich omega oils running through the meat. You can overcook salmon by thirty seconds and ruin it. Black cod? Forgiving. Luxurious. Practically bastes itself while it cooks.
And the flavor? Clean. Sweet. Silky. No harsh ‘fishy’ punch. Even people who swear they hate seafood take one bite and go, ‘…okay, THAT’S different.’
You smoke it? Incredible. Grill it? Crispy edges, buttery center. Miso glaze? Now you’re in white-tablecloth territory. There’s a reason Nobu Matsuhisa built an empire helping popularize miso black cod.
And here’s the kicker: this fish works hard for you. High-end enough for a dinner party, easy enough for a Tuesday night. Share it with friends and suddenly you’re the person who ‘really knows how to cook fish. Black cod turns a simple meal into an experience — rich, elegant, and effortless. One bite and people lean back, smile, and remember it. This is the fish that makes home cooks feel like chefs and chefs look like artists.

Bring home black cod once, and it won’t be the last time.”

04/17/2026

Dockside Market tomorrow, April 17! Come say hello!

🎉Product list for TOMORROW Saturday, April 18:

Fifth Generation Fisheries
🐟Frozen-at-sea troll-caught pressure-bled king salmon portions

Fish Fed Foods
🐟Frozen/vacuum sealed 2025 Bristol Bay Alaska sockeye fillets and portions
🐟Smoked sockeye salmon candy and black pepper Alder-smoked sockeye
🥗Spring veggies

DJ Fish Co
🐟Frozen WA king salmon fillets
🐟Smoked WA king salmon

Lummi Seafood Market
🐟Fresh halibut: whole and portioned
🐟Refreshed local coho and king salmon fillets and whole
🐟Refreshed local Fraser river sockeye fillets and whole
🦐 Frozen local spot prawns
😍Fresh, live local geoduck
🐟Canned local king and Coho salmon, regular and jalapeno
🐟Smoked king salmon, vacuum-packed and frozen

Drayton Harbor Oyster Company
🦪Fresh local Pacific oysters
😍Fresh Manila clams and mussels (Taylor Shellfish)
🥣Seafood soup quarts
🦪Grilled oysters
😍Steamed clams
🍲Hot Whiskey Crab soup

Jean C Family Fisheries
🐟Frozen WA black cod sides and portions
🐟Frozen WA ling cod portions
🐟Frozen WA petrale sole
🐟Hot-smoked black cod candied strips
🐟Smoked black cod pâté
🐟Frozen WA Albacore tuna loins and smoked tuna loin
🍩Mug Up donuts

Sea to Shore Seafood Co.
🐟Frozen Alaskan pink salmon full sides
🐟Frozen pressure-bled AK keta salmon portions
🐟Frozen salmon collars
🐟Frozen boneless skinless halibut portions, collars
🐟Shelf-stable smoked salmon pouches
🐟Frozen smoked salmon strips
🐶Salmon pet treats, bone broth, and food topper
😍Frozen Alaskan weathervane scallops

Icy Fresh Seafood
🦐Sidestripe shrimp tails and whole
🦐Peel and eat shrimp
🦐Spot shrimp tails

It's The Sweet Things
😍Smoked salmon spread
🥐Dungeness crab or Smoked salmon pastries
🧁Assorted sweet treats

SeaShells Coffee Co
☕Hot coffee and tea beverages
🥤Iced coffee, Lotus, Italian sodas, smoothies, specialty drinks

Alaskan Dumplings (NEW vendor!)
🥟Dumplings/Pelmeni (variety of fillings and toppings)
🥟Pierogies (variety of fillings)

Legoe Bay Reefnetter
🐟Reefnet-caught pink salmon and chips
🐟Halibut and chips
🌮Salmon tacos
🍲Seafood chowder

LSC Creations
🐚PNW-inspired wood pieces using epoxy, shells, and driftwood

Sea Jewel Canvas
😍Original handmade bags, totes, purses using boat canvas scrap

SEA you Saturday in the Fishermen's Pavilion from 10am-2pm!

03/26/2026

Crab season, that’s a wrap. 🦀

We’re pulling the last of the crab gear out of the water and getting ready to shift gears—next stop: black cod (sablefish).

It’s always a bittersweet moment. Crab season means long days, cold hands, and a lot of hard work—but we’re grateful for every pot pulled and every order you trusted us with. Thank you for supporting our family operation and buying direct from the boat.

Now we’re heading back out to deeper water, chasing black cod—one of our favorites. Rich, buttery, and absolutely worth the wait.

More black cod will be coming your way soon. Stay tuned for updates from the boat ⚓️

– From our family to yours

03/18/2026

Dockside Market this Saturday!

01/30/2026

This is what a good fishing trip looks like. Wild caught Dungeness coming off the boat and headed straight to our customers. No middlemen, no waiting — just sweet, buttery crab from the Pacific to your table.

📍 Caught in Washington state waters
🚤 Commercially fished, family-run
📦 Direct-to-customer sales

01/22/2026

Back at the dock after a great trip. Fresh fish unloaded, thanks to hard work, long hours, and a whole lot of love for the sea. Family-owned, boat-to-table, no middlemen. 🐟⚓️

11/05/2025

For the first time ever, the world will celebrate *INTERNATIONAL FISHER WOMEN’S DAY* today on November 5th, 2025! 🎉

International Fisherwomen’s Day (IFWD) is celebrated on November 5th to recognize the contributions of women in the fishing industry. This day highlights the vital but often invisible role fisherwomen play in sustaining aquatic life, local economies, and food systems, advocating for them to gain greater recognition and equal rights.
Date: November 5th
Purpose: To honor fisherwomen and advocate for their rights and recognition.
Significance: It seeks to change the perception of fisherwomen from being seen as “helpers” to recognizing them as essential workers and knowledge keepers.
Campaign: The first IFWD has launched a five-week campaign from November 5th to December 10th, which connects with World Fisher Peoples’ Day (November 21st) and International Human Rights Day (December 10th).
Background: The day was declared at the India Fisher Women Assembly in 2024 and endorsed by the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP

10/03/2025

Come see us tomorrow, October 4, at the Bellingham Dockside Market!

🎉Product list for TOMORROW, Oct 4:

Bink's Seafood (NEW Vendor)
🐟Fresh whole Puget Sound Coho salmon

Crab Bellingham
🦀Live local Dungeness crab
🐟Frozen at sea albacore tuna loins and whole fish
🐟Canned albacore tuna (original, olive oil, jalapeno, dill)
🐟Frozen surf smelt
😍Lummi Island Seagreens
😍San Juan Island Sea Salt (various flavors)

Icy Fresh Seafood
🦐Frozen AK Sidestripe shrimp: whole and tails
🦐Frozen AK Sidestripe "peel and eats"
🦐Frozen AK Coonstripe shrimp tails
🦐Frozen AK spot prawn tails

Fish Fed Foods
Seafood:
🐟Frozen vacuum sealed 2025 Bristol Bay sockeye fillets
🐟Smoked sockeye salmon bellies
Veggies:🍄Wild mushrooms 🥬Fall and late summer veggies

Slack Tide Fisheries
🐟Frozen local coho salmon fillets
🐟Frozen king salmon portions
🐟Frozen local sockeye fillets
🐟Ikura (salted, cured king salmon roe)
🦀Live local Dungeness crab

DJ Fish Co
🐟Frozen WA king salmon fillets (whole and half)
🐟Frozen WA sockeye fillets
🐟Smoked WA pink salmon
🐟Bagged crab bait

Jean C Family Fisheries
🐟Frozen WA black cod sides and portions
🐟Frozen WA ling cod portions
🐟Frozen WA Albacore tuna loins
🍽️Grilled black cod, rice and coleslaw plate
🍩Mug Up donuts

Fifth Generation Fisheries
🐟Frozen troll-caught WA pressure-bled king salmon portions

Drayton Harbor Oyster Company
🦪Fresh local Pacific oysters
😍Fresh Manila clams (Taylor Shellfish)
😍Fresh mussels (Taylor Shellfish)
🥣Seafood soup quarts
🦪Grilled oysters

Lummi Seafood Market
🐟Fresh local king salmon fillets and whole
🐟Fresh local coho salmon fillets and whole
🐟Refreshed local Fraser River sockeye fillets and whole
🦐Frozen local spot shrimp
🐟Canned local king and coho salmon, regular and jalapeno
🐟Smoked local king salmon
😍Frozen local geoduck
😍Live green sea urchins

Sea to Shore Seafood Co.
🐟Frozen pressure-bled Alaskan king portions and pink salmon full sides
🐟Frozen pressure-bled AK coho, keta and sockeye salmon portions
🐟Frozen salmon collars, meat and bellies
🐟Frozen boneless skinless halibut portions, collars and cheeks (limited)
🐟Frozen boneless skinless rockfish and Pacific cod portions
🐟Shelf-stable smoked salmon pouches
🐟Frozen smoked salmon strips
🐶Salmon pet treats, bone broth, and food topper
😍Frozen Alaskan weathervane scallops

It's The Sweet Things
🥐Smoked salmon pastry
🥐Dungeness crab pastry
😍Smoked salmon spread
🍏Apple Danish
🍪Ube crinkle cookies
😍More sweet treats!

Kristy Carrico Art
😍Marine-themed art, cards, prints, wood cutouts

LSC Creations
😍PNW-inspired wood pieces using epoxy, shells, and driftwood

Sea Jewel Canvas
😍Original handmade bags, totes, purses using boat canvas scraps

The Scow
😍Fishing and maritime-themed artwork, books, clothing, stickers

SEA you tomorrow at Gate 5 from 10am-2pm!

08/29/2025

🌊⚓ From Our Boat to Your Table 🐟🍴

There’s nothing more special than keeping it in the family. Out on the water, it’s father and daughter side by side—hauling in today’s catch with care, pride, and generations of know-how.

Every fish we bring aboard is more than just seafood—it’s a promise of freshness, quality, and tradition. When you choose us, you’re not just supporting local fishing—you’re sharing in our family’s story, one meal at a time.

👨‍👧💙 From our hands to your plate, thank you for letting us be part of your table.

08/21/2025

👩‍🦰⚓️ Out here on the water, it’s a family affair — and that includes the women who help keep this boat running strong. From the deck to the wheelhouse, every role matters, and we’re proud that our crew includes hardworking women, including our daughter Elsa, who’s growing up learning the ropes of this trade.

Fishing has always been about grit, teamwork, and respect for the sea — and we love showing that women belong in this story too. 💪🐟

Here’s to the next generation of fishermen and fisherwomen who will keep this tradition alive. ❤️