Final #FishyFriday in July

Summary of this week's landings from the auctioneer: 

The Newlyn fish market experienced a robust week of trading, with consistent volumes and strong prices across a range of species.

Monday’s market saw a total of 26.4 tonnes land, comprising catches from beam trawlers, netters, and the inshore fleet. Notable volumes included 3.2 tonnes of Megrim, 2 tonnes of Monkfish, and 12.7 tonnes of MSC certified Hake. Prices were generally high, with particularly strong performance from Pollock, Haddock, and Dover Sole.

The following days saw continued strong demand, with consistent volumes and prices across a range of species. A highlight of the week was the landing of a 92kg Bluefin Tuna, a significant catch for the Newlyn market.

While Thursday’s market was smaller due to adverse weather conditions, overall, the week was positive for the fishing community.

It's a blue rather than grey start to the day fr the final Fishy Friday in July...

and the week ends with the big mix of fish for which Newlyn is renowned - more species of fish are sold through the auction than any other fish market in the UK...

from these cracking John Dory...

to these luscious lobsters...

mighty megrims...

and Dovers...

mixing it up with Mediterranean octopus...

beautiful bass...

mighty meaty mackerel...

salty sardines...

more Dovers...

it's always tough to land one of the old timers...

a whole bunch of toe-snapping wrigglers...

and a big bone crusher...

ray galore

and the biggest plaice of the year...

fish with much darker skins than usual are generally from heavily weeded areas close inshore...

scampi tails as always...

and some cracking wings of the Red Bull variety...

not forgetting the king of fish and prices on the market, big turbot...

young Mr Coutsubus brings in the Twlight  at dawn, passing the new Scilly ferry which remains in her berth, her future uncertain...

there's a few gin palaces mixed in with the sailboats this morning...

looks like a day's work r three for the netting crews between tides...

an interesting looking visiting trawler, registered north in Colchester on the east coast...

always good to see these guys at rest in the harbour...

top local inshore boat, Girl Pamela...

about to sail, maybe Chris busy stowing pots can answer the question as to why the boat has a croc suspended from the foremast gantry, maybe some form of inclinometer?..

Neil will be hoping for the fine weather to continue...

a two man-power tug...

as the end comes ashore...

for the harbour staff to keep the Amanda in her berth.