West Wall at Fishermen’s Terminal

This is where you really want to buy fish in Seattle. It’s a shame it’s so hard to make the purchase.
The Good:
I bought a $ 25 tuna here that was 11+ pounds. The seller was very helpful in explaining how to loin a Tuna, which is different than normal filleting. It was a great fish, tasted awesome. The price is pretty nice.
The not-​so-​good:
It’s hard to know what you can buy and when. Good luck finding out before you go. Typically the best times are early in the day on the Weekends. There may be one fisherman selling Tuna when you go and nothing else, as it was for me. There may be many more people. Sometimes there are signs by the Nickerson exit off of 15^th Ave W that will tell you the times that fisherman will be selling and what they will be selling. But you’ve basically gone all the way there before you get that info.
When you are at the West Wall of the docks, don’t hesitate to walk up to any boat that’s tied up there and ask if they are selling. At the wall itself there may be no signs. It might seem like there’s just a boat tied up there and they’re not looking to sell anything. You’ll probably have to ask to find out.
Also, bring cash to pay. And you might need to be comfortable filleting the fish you buy.
Despite the difficulties, it’s the best place to buy fish in Seattle. I hope this helps people buy from these folks.

The Best Place in Seattle to buy your fish!
Buying off the boat at Fishermen’s Terminal costs you less than at supermarket or the «Fishermen’s Terminal «. The direct contact with the fisherman, who can tell you exactly where the fish was caught, is a fun experience in itself. Buying off the boat at Fishermen’s Terminal is a privilege that’s taken for granted. Cut out the middle-​man and buy your fish right off the boat.
During the winter, what’s available tends to be frozen (at sea). Look for fresh fish spring through early winter.
The average price for salmon fillets is $ 7 to $ 8 per pound for sockeye. Spot prawns run $ 8 to $ 10 a pound. Whole sockeye can run as little as $ 3.50 per pound.
To find the boats along the west wall just take your first left when you enter the Fishermen’s Terminal, you will see Hand-​stenciled sandwich boards advertising the boats that are currently selling.
Bring Cash.