Final landing for the year earlier this week and it's common practice that the job landing the trip falls to the skipper and mate to man the landing gear, Juicy and Nathan oblige aboard the St Georges...
looks like young Johnny is passing on bassing tips to Cod before he heads home...
as the last of the St George's fish come ashore - the boys hoping for good prices after Monday's £226,000 auction total which saw over 31 tons sold online...
won't be long before Rowse's latest addition to the fleet, the Michael Edward, will be picking up pots for the first time - in 2025...
if it wasn't for a longer than expected refit, Aaron and the boys wouldn't be in Newlyn on a Thursday night putting together a new seine net...
to go aboard the Acionna, loooking fitty after time in the Clyde...
meanwhile, its Dan the top sardine man of the night, first in with fish after three blank weeks, just what he and his crew needed in the run up to Xmas...
once in the tubs...
the sardines are immediately iced...
on the final #FishyFriday market this morning there's bass...
brill...
inshore lobster...
plaice...
red mullet...
ray...
of all sorts...
conger...
haddock...
and more bass...
and the tell-tale signs of cuttles drain away as Steve tallies up the last box of fish...
before the guys start the big clean up...
as the sun begins to shed some light on the proceedings...
as chief auctioneer and 4 star General factotum Ian...
closes down the auction screen the final full week of 2024 auctions...
breaks out the cupcakes...
and enjoys a few minutes with his crew, no doubt all looking forward to the day when they don't have to don their coveralls...
and the harbour takes on a more festive look...
with all the fleet safely tied up...
except for young Cod having a look for some end-of-year fish!
This week's Festive Haul!
A bumper week at Newlyn Fish Market, with plenty of festive cheer and excellent prices.
This week at Newlyn Fish Market has been a busy one, with a variety of species coming in daily. Let’s dive into the details of the past few days:
Monday's Market
- A Strong Start: Monday's market was well-stocked, with a total volume of 34.1 tonnes.
- Popular Picks: Bass, cuttlefish, and monkfish were particularly popular, with strong demand and excellent prices.
- Price Highlights: N2 Turbot (£41.50/kg), N2 Lemon Sole (£30.04/kg), and LM Mackerel (£12.99/kg) were among the top performers.
Tuesday's Market
- A Steady Supply: Tuesday's market saw a total volume of 24 tonnes, with a good mix of species.
- Strong Demand: Mackerel and monkfish were in high demand, with prices remaining steady.
- Quality Counts: The quality of the fish was excellent, leading to strong buyer interest.
Wednesday's Market
- A Smaller Catch: Due to tidal and weather conditions, Wednesday's market was smaller, with a total volume of 6.3 tonnes.
- Key Species: Cuttlefish, Dover sole, and monkfish were the main draws.
- Steady Prices: Prices remained stable, reflecting the good quality of the fish.
Thursday's Market
- A Festive Finish: Thursday's market saw a strong finish to the week, with a good variety of species on offer.
- Top Performers: Bass, cuttlefish, and monkfish were again popular, with excellent prices achieved.
- Price Highlights: N1 Monkfish (£25.04/kg), N1 John Dory (£26.20/kg), and N3 Hake (£14.00/kg) were among the top-priced items.
As we head into the festive season, the team at Stevensons would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to another successful year in 2025.
