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So, the fish trap market is closing, which is a bummer. Nature's Nook is closed--does that mean that the men that used to set up there with their catch are gone? The stuff at Starfish is not fresh enough for me.

John was joking that he was going to have to rent a boat to take us back to St. Thomas for fish shopping. Either that or we are going to have to sign up for a fishing charter!

So, where can I currently find fresh fish to cook? Cruz Bay or Coral Bay...we are staying a week on each side this time.

I would like to know that too I have a mahi recipee I want to make while down there Also PIA are they still selling lobsters at the NP dock on Saturdays

Hi Liamsaunt,
When we were down in Jan there was a guy selling fish just around the corner from the Lumberyard, beside a local bar/eatery on the corner.

It appeared to a local person, so hopefully they are still there. I know all of our (with the exception of me ) is looking forward to a fish meal in May.

The Shopper

Last week I saw a man cutting up a huge fish near that closed open-air market (Nature's Nook - ???) on the corner just before the smoothie stand and the Denzil Clyne car rental place. Ali~

The folks that sell fish just past Crabby's in Coral Bay had a good selection of snapper and grouper last week. I did not see any mahi or tuna.

Cheers, RickG

I got some Red Snapper from the Guy by Crabbys it was so good! His prices where very cheap no middle man, check him out.There was someone near Island blues too.

Thanks everyone! This is very helpful. I guess we won't have to go out on that fishing charter after all.

I've been warned against buying fish from non-reputable sources, especially in Cruz Bay...I think it had to do with where they're catching the fish (pollution). Anyone know any more details on that?

I remember reading something like that too...just can't remember the specifics.

I am sure that it is a ciguatera concern. If you eat reef fish you have a chance of contracting it. John's aunt got it from eating grilled barracuda when she lived in Jamaica, and she was really sick for about 6 months. So, avoid the reef fish. Open ocean stuff like tuna, mahi, etc. is generally considered to be safe.

I got snapper (red and yellow) from the folks by Island Blues in Feb. It was very good. He had some tuna, as well, I believe. He told me they were there pretty much every day. Take your own ziploc bag- they catch the fish to deliver to local homes, not necessarily to sell to tourists, but he was happy to take my money anyway.