What Seafood is Most Searched for in the U.S. and Locally?
Shrimp, tuna, and clams are the most popular seafood items in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). What seafood is most searched for in the U.S. and locally? The top local seafood is something we could determine for ourselves at City Fish Market based on the volume of our commercial and retail sales. Since we seafood experts don’t have time for online endeavors, we will provide information gained by online researchers.
Most Searched Seafood in the Northernmost States
If you were to guess which seafood is searched for online most frequently in the states that make up New England, what would your supposition be? Those states are, of course, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The answer is, according to an online article: Lobster! Check out this Lobster Roll Recipe to experience a top New England treat.
Incidentally, we have the best live Maine lobster right here at City Fish Market. Because of our uncompromising trademark freshness and quality, you wouldn’t want to get your lobster anywhere else! To ensure that we have the best lobsters in every seafood season, we have a 5,000-gallon lobster tank. The tank holds Maine lobsters and Canadian lobsters that are from 1 to 10 pounds in size.
2nd and 3rd Most Searched for Seafood in New England
A closer inspection of New England seafood searches reveals that lobster is the overall favorite. Per a brand-new online search with live updates (as this is written) by a City Fish Market lead writer and premier researcher, the following are the first, second, and third most searched-for seafoods in each of the New England States:
- Connecticut – #1 is Lobster, #2 is Oysters, #3 is Clams
- Maine – #1 is Lobster, #2 is Clams, and #3 is Herring
- New Hampshire – #1 is Lobster, #2 is Clams, and #3 is Fish (local)
- *Rhode Island – #1 is Calamari, #2 is Clams, and #3 is Oysters
- Massachusetts – #1 is Shrimp, #2 is Lobster, and #3 is Crab
- Vermont – #1 is Salmon, #2 is Lobster, and #3 is Oysters
* Full disclosure for Rhode Island: Calamari searches were particularly Rhode Island-style with hot peppers. Clam cakes (especially with Rhode-Island-style clam chowder) and quahogs, which are hard-shelled clams (for stuffed and other clam dishes), ranked #2.
#1 Best Seafood News for New England Residents
At City Fish Market, we have the best and freshest of all the New England seafood favorites. You don’t have to look any further than 884 Silas Deane Hwy in Wethersfield, CT. Get your oysters, clams, herring, haddock, calamari, crab, and, yes, live Maine lobster right here.
But we know that every seafood is somebody’s favorite! So, we’ve got it all, including seafood specialties!
You Can Get the Freshest Favorite Seafoods and More at City Fish Market
As of today, City Fish Market tops the fish markets you will find listed in a search for the best fish market in Connecticut. Never has an online search been so on-point for accuracy. Since 1930, we have operated according to our daily commitment to provide the freshest seafood in all of New England.
Seafood inspiration could strike anyone once you know what seafood is most searched for in the U.S. and locally! Visit us today to find out why our retail counters are becoming increasingly famous. They are almost like our evidence that we offer such fresh seafood; it is somewhat astounding! For seafood delivery of any of the region’s favorites and more, call or fill out our online form.

