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Crab season updates, what's running now, how to cook it, and news from the Santa Cruz fishing community.

Latest · January 29, 2026

2026 Dungeness Crab Season

Dungeness Crab season is approaching get the latest updates and news on this year's season. Stay informed!

H&H Fresh Fish · 1 min read

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December 22, 2024

2025 Dungeness Crab Season

Crab season countdown – stay tuned for updates on all things Dungeness!

H&H Fresh Fish · 4 min read

October 27, 2023

2024 Dungeness Crab Season

Dungeness Crab season is approaching get the latest updates and news on this year's season. Stay informed!

H&H Fresh Fish · 3 min read

September 19, 2023

Rockin' with Rockfish

Vibrant colors, delectable flavors. Monterey Bay's Rockfish has it all. Experience the coastal culinary magic!

H&H Fresh Fish · 4 min read

May 12, 2023

Serving Your Perfect Halibut Dish

Learn how to serve up the perfect Halibut dish every time with these tips and suggestions for pairing, plating, and more.

H&H Fresh Fish · 3 min read

April 22, 2023

Salmon Fishing Season Closure

The state has closed salmon fishing due to drought and poor water management. But, hatcheries offer hope!

Hans Haveman · 2 min read

April 2, 2023

Dungeness Crab Updates 2022

Dungeness Crab season is just around the corner! Keep up to date with the latest updates here.

H&H Fresh Fish · 4 min read

February 28, 2023

Experience the Magic of FAS King Salmon

This sustainably caught fish is flash frozen at sea within hours of being caught, preserving its freshness and flavor.

Ashley Bae · 4 min read

November 15, 2022

Sardines and Their Oily-Rich History

Sardines are tasty, nutrient-dense fish consumed worldwide. Learn where they come from and why they can be so gosh darn confu

Ashley Bae · 5 min read

November 1, 2022

Recycling Ziploc Bags

Tip and tricks for recycling and reusing your plastic bags

Ashley Bae · 2 min read

October 28, 2022

Brine and Dine!

The Pacific is home to some stellar shellfish and here at H&H, we adore the oyster- so much so that we cater oyster bar event

H&H Fresh Fish · 9 min read

October 26, 2022

King Salmon Updates 2022

Find the latest information on the 2022 King Salmon.

H&H Fresh Fish · 2 min read

April 23, 2022

It’s Springtime & Salmon Season!

May is almost upon us and that means it’s time for local Chinook (King) salmon! Learn more about this species.

Ashley Bae · 2 min read

November 12, 2021

Keeping Up With The Krabs

Dungeness crab season typically runs from November through June, and is often a hallmark (and dinner staple) of the holiday s

Ashley Bae · 5 min read

October 29, 2021

How Is Seafood Caught?

Monterey Bay is home to flourishing marine life, working waterfronts, and a coastal community that relies on our marine re...

Ashley Bae · 6 min read

October 14, 2021

The King of the Sea

Living on Monterey Bay has its perks. And oh boy, access to wild, local king salmon is one of them! King salmon is one of...

Ashley Bae · 3 min read

September 6, 2021

California Halibut

California halibut, is a species of flatfish found along the coasts of Mexico up to British Columbia, Canada. Halibut in g...

Ashley Bae · 2 min read

November 5, 2019

15 Min Easy Bake King Salmon

We have had such a healthy and thriving King Salmon season this year! The season will continue on until late fall, and if...

Heidi Rhodes · 1 min read

April 16, 2013

By The Light of The Yellow(tail) Moon

It’s wild. It’s Californian. It evokes thoughts of melodic crooning by piano while being fed delicate pink sashimi slices...

Heidi Rhodes · 3 min read

August 21, 2012

The Littlest Flounder

Sanddab: Even the name sounds cute. Dabs are the typically the smallest flatfish we eat, and there are variants of these litt

Heidi Rhodes · 4 min read

August 4, 2012

Love at First Albacore

Well I know I may seem like an odd, overly-sentimental, fish-loving woman sometimes, but I have to say it… local albacore has

Heidi Rhodes · 9 min read

June 12, 2012

California White Sea Bass

Oh California White Seabass, we love it so we even named our son Sebastian (aka Seabass) Cal after it. As Californians, we a

Heidi Rhodes · 6 min read

June 7, 2012

Grilling Whole Salmon

It’s the time of year when we are receiving order after order of whole salmon… If you need some guidance on how to cook...

Heidi Rhodes · 3 min read

May 8, 2012

Salmon is King

We are pleased to finally bring you 🥁🥁🥁 FRESH LOCAL King Salmon! They call it “King” for a reason. It is the best...

Heidi Rhodes · 11 min read

May 8, 2012

Just for the Halibut

Not only is it delicious, but California Halibut is very good for you! It is low in saturated fat and sodium and is a very...

Heidi Rhodes · 7 min read

March 12, 2012

Big Shrimpin'

Bubba puts it best…. there’s a whole lot that can be done with shrimp. At H&H, despite numerous customer requests, we...

Heidi Rhodes · 4 min read

February 15, 2012

Sweet on Swordfish

Cook up some delicious swordfish with these easy recipes! Perfect for impressing a date or treating yourself.

Heidi Rhodes · 6 min read

January 26, 2012

Who Are We and What Are We Doing Here?

Welcome to the H&H Fresh Fish Co. Brainfood Blog - your go-to resource for sustainable seafood. Get expert cooking tips...

Heidi Rhodes · 2 min read

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