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Thursday, 22 August 2024

Newlyn Fish Auction Recap: Week of 19th August 2024.

The weather around Cornwall this week has been a mix of sunny intervals, light rain, and moderate breezes. Temperatures have been mild, ranging from around 17°C to 20°C.  However, there have been some periods of stronger winds at sea which affected the inshore boats. 



Monday: A strong start to the week with a total volume of 45.3t. Notable catches included bass, cod, cuttlefish, and hake. Prices for bass, pollack, and mackerel were particularly strong.

Tuesday: The auction remained steady with a volume of 14.2t. Bass, lemon sole, megrim sole, and monkfish were highlights. Prices remained strong across the board.

Wednesday: Another good day, with a total volume of 23.5t. Dover sole, megrim sole, monkfish, and MSC hake were well-represented. Prices for turbot, pollack, and bass were particularly noteworthy.

Thursday: A smaller market but still with good prices. John Dory, dover sole, lemon sole, and monkfish were among the bigger landings..

Overall: The week was characterised by consistent prices and a variety of species. Bass, pollack, and mackerel consistently performed well. Prices for turbot and John Dory were also impressive.