Fish Focus

The United States has some of the strictest regulations in the world when it comes to commercial fishing. The easiest way to ensure that the seafood you eat has been caught in a sustainable and environmentally-responsible way is to buy fish caught in U.S. waters. Even better is to buy fish that has been caught locally, avoiding the environmental impact of shipping fish over long distances. But due to the changing seasons and regulations designed to protect fish populations, not all fish are available year-round. Here is a handy guide to see what fish are in season, so you know when your favorite fish will be freshest.

Click the region where you live to learn about what seafood is in season in your area

New England: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Mid Atlantic: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina

South Atlantic: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Atlantic Florida

Gulf of Mexico: Western Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama

Pacific: California, Oregon, Washington

North Pacific: Alaska

Western Pacific: American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, the Northern Mariana Islands, and other U.S. possessions in the Pacific

Caribbean: U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico