Alternative Fish Species
Many of us in the UK are too reliant on the ‘BIG 5’; Cod, Haddock, Tuna, Salmon and Warm Water Prawns. One of the easiest ways to choose more sustainable seafood is to try alternative species that have been caught sustainably and in-season.
Sustainability & Local Fish Species
We feel it is our duty to educate and inform our customers about the variety of fish and shellfish available on their doorstep. We have been instrumental in championing relatively unknown species, such as the Cornish Megrim Sole, as a viable alternative to other species which are threatened with overfishing. Not only does this serve to increase interest in Cornish fish, but also is in keeping with our ethos.
The Best Sustainable Seafood Choices
We’ve chosen some of the most popular fish and shellfish species that are sustainably available at Wild Harbour. It’s not about avoiding fish; it’s about knowing what’s available locally & sustainable.
Simply search below;

Anchovy Alternatives
Sardine
Herring
Mackerel



Sea Bream Alternatives
Snapper
Emperor
Sea Bass



Brill Alternatives
Turbot



Clams Alternatives
Cockle
Mussel



Cockles Alternatives
Clams



Cod Alternatives
Haddock
Cod



Cold Water Prawns Alternatives
Mostly Available



Coley Alternatives
Any Cod like species



Crab Best Alternatives
Brown Crab
Velvet Crab
King Crab
Spider Crabs



Cuttle Fish Alternatives
Octopus
Squid



Dab Alternatives
Plaice
Flounder
Lemon Sole
Witch



Dover Sole Alternatives
Lemon Sole



Flounder Alternatives
Plaice
Dab



Gurnard Alternatives
Any Cod Like Species
Red Mullet



Haddock Alternatives
Any Cod Like Species



Hake Alternatives
Any Cod Like Species



Halibut Alternatives
Turbot
Brill



Herring Alternatives
Mackerel



Langoustines Alternatives
King Prawn



Lemon Sole Alternatives
Dover Sole
Plaice
Witch



Herring Alternatives
Slipper Lobster
Crawfish



Mackerel Alternatives
Herring



Monkfish Alternatives
Langoustine (For Flavour)



Mussels Alternatives
Clam



Octopus Alternatives
Squid
Cuttlefish



Oysters Alternatives
Pacific Oyster
Native Oyster



Plaice Alternatives
Lemon Sole
Flounder
Dab
Megrim



Pollack Alternatives
All Cod Like Species



Sardines Alternatives
Herring



Scallops Alternatives
No Alternatives



Sea Bass Alternatives
Glithead Bream



Squid Alternatives
Cuttlefish
Octopus



Tuna Alternatives
Marlin
Bonito
wild, fresh & fair