Best Fish for Spring

There are two secrets to enjoying unmatched freshness and quality in fish. Cook the best fish for spring since ‘tis the season, and shop at City Fish Market, where the epitome of seafood freshness is displayed daily. 

Connecticut’s Best Springtime Catches

April is a great time in Connecticut for one delectable saltwater fish. The list of freshwater fish at their height in April (and May) is lengthy and includes black bass, walleye, northern pike, rainbow trout, lake trout, brown trout, and yellow perch.

Below, get to know two fish at their best in spring. You can count on a never-ending supply of a wide variety of fresh fish for all your favorite fish recipes at 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield, CT, the address City Fish Market calls home.

Tautog

One of the best fish for spring is tautog, a popular saltwater fish. The season for catching tautog is open from April 1 through April 30. Also known as blackfish, tautog doesn’t have that too-fishy taste that turns squeamish seafood dabblers away. Instead, tautog has a mild, sweet flavor. According to expert fishermen, blackfish are among the best-eating fish you can catch in the area.

The thing is, though, a blackfish isn’t necessarily the kind to introduce to company. It’s a goofy-looking buck-toothed fish and a bottom fish with rubbery, oversized lips. Their hardy bodies end with a comparatively stubby tail. Powerful fish, they put up a fantastic fight.

Chefs often consider blackfish the finest to use for perfection in a fish chowder. You can’t go wrong choosing a New England Fish Chowder recipe to pair with the firm, tender, pure white meat of this fish. Because tautog is a versatile fish, you can also broil, grill, or bake it in the delicious recipe of your choice.

Rainbow Trout

Wild-caught rainbow trout is among the best fish for spring. It has a reputation as being the favorite among many of our City Fish Market customers. The nutty-tasting fish has a firm, yet flaky and slightly soft texture. A benefit of farm-raised trout, however, is that they can be fattier, adding points for taste, and could contain higher amounts of healthful omega-3 fatty acids. 

Preparing boneless trout fillets makes your life scrumptiously easier. After you get them home, you can fry, grill, or broil them. Try this Trout Amandine recipe, found among our City Fish Market favorites. 

Find the Best Fish for Spring at City Fish Market 

City Fish Market is a popular spot to find the best fish for spring and in every season. We’ve been perfecting the art of providing the freshest fish since 1930, and we weren’t slow about catching on. You have to see for yourself the stunning array of fish and many other types of seafood at our retail counters. Our shoppers delight in their discoveries here! From live Maine lobsters to crab meat to escargots and crawfish, we’ve got the seafood you want. 

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