Isn't yellow perch the tastiest freshwater fish?

[Steve H]

Salmon caught during the run are practically zombies. IF they were caught later in the season, they were practically half rotten while still swimming. We usually target them in May. Totally different taste and texture.

Yup. During runs I strictly catch and release. Not worth eating at all.

 

[Retired Spook]

By default, salmon from Elliott Bay, have not started to run yet.

 

[Bearcarver]

Yup. During runs I strictly catch and release. Not worth eating at all.

Like I said, Grilled were terrible, but Smoked Hard they were "AWESOME !!"

Bear

 

[PulledPorkSandwich]

Speaking of smoked freshwater fish, when I lived up in the midwest, we used to be able to get smoked "whitefish" and "chubs", which came out of the great lakes, every year around Lent. They were very tasty, as I recall, and I looked forward to their availability every year. I've been living in Texas now for almost 40 years, and I can't find them anywhere down here. Does anyone "up north" still get them?

 

[Retired Spook]

Speaking of smoked freshwater fish, when I lived up in the midwest, we used to be able to get smoked "whitefish" and "chubs", which came out of the great lakes, every year around Lent. They were very tasty, as I recall, and I looked forward to their availability every year. I've been living in Texas now for almost 40 years, and I can't find them anywhere down here. Does anyone "up north" still get them?

Whole Foods - refrigerated prepared seafood section.

 

[Retired Spook]

Grew up eating smoked Whiting (Silver Hake). Off the planet incredible good!

Smoked Whitefish is great!

 

[PulledPorkSandwich]

Whole Foods - refrigerated prepared seafood section.

 

[PulledPorkSandwich]

Well, heck. I just checked a couple Whole Foods stores nearby and they only have smoked salmon. I'll check again next year around Lent. Fingers crossed!

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Retired Spook]

Well, heck. I just checked a couple Whole Foods stores nearby and they only have smoked salmon. I'll check again next year around Lent. Fingers crossed!

Thanks for the suggestion.

If you ask them they will get it for you. Definitely a seasonal thing.

Now I am craving some :(

 

[Retired Spook]

Smoked Whitefish

Smoked Whitefish Portion - Acme Smoked Fish

Blue Hill Bay's naturally smoked wild-caught whitefish is bursting with rich flavors steeped in tradition. This fresh water fish from the great lakes provides a delectable flavor.

www.acmesmokedfish.com

 

[PulledPorkSandwich]

Interesting! I checked out the site and spun up an order, just to check prices. $28 per pound plus $65 to ship one pound. Yikes!

I think I'll wait and check to see if anyone carries it next spring.

 

[Retired Spook]

$65 to ship is absurd.

This Country is turning to **** everyone thinks they are entitled to live like a King - at everyone else's expense...