Purchased a Coho salmon filet for $24.99 per pound. The fish had been held too long and the flesh was as soft as a farmed salmon. Purchased a Sockeye from Fred Meyer three days later for $14.99 (you would expect this to be a poorer fish) but it was far superior in taste and consistency. Price and quality would probably dictate from here forward. read more

Should have a "We have moved" sign at Fd location. Took a drive Saturday to the Barlean's I always knew on Slater, much to our surprise it was a ghost town, but a pretty drive. Had to settle for supermaket selection. Very disapointing. read more

I questioned the price of clams and the lady seemed very offended like overly dramatic this was our second time being in and both times was not treated well read more

Great selection of Seafood all local. Excellent service! The ambiance is a seafood market nothing fancy just a great selection of fish and shellfish. read more

I love and have used Barlean's flavored emulsions (i.e., both fish and flax/borage) for several years now. I'm especially fond of the blackberry-flavored flax oil emulsion, but also the peach and mango-flavored fish oil emulsion. Great, cost effective way to get high quality Omega 3 fatty acids into one's diet sans the strong smell and taste of fish. (Flax and borage oil? Both can be equally unpleasant minus any attempt at flavoring agents, natural or otherwise.) I know that a longtime friend who lives in Washington routinely buys all her littleneck and Manila clams fresh from Barlean's, but I (a humble Okie) can only find Barlean's Omega 3 emulsions at Sprouts. (I use eBay and Amazon for purchases.) Two HUGE thumbs up for Barlean's emulsions! read more

Barlean's is a hidden treasure in Whatcom county. They sell fresh and frozen fish and seafood. Also, their own brand of fish oil supplements. On a recent visit I was able to find beautiful frozen Ahi tuna steaks and fresh salmon. Prices are reasonable. Look for the signs when you're driving as the store is easy to miss. read more

Great people. The fresh, never frozen Cod was like eating butter! Best fish handlers ever. Its the first time that I have ever purchased fish that had no fish odor at all! read more

Barlean's Fisheries is the best kept secret for being the best place to buy fresh, local seafood - but it is too amazing to not be shared! The Barlean's Fisheries Manager, Mark and his team are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help with cooking tips, recipes, wine pairings, and all you need to know to make a delicious seafood meal. Stop in to find seasonal fresh fish, muscles, crab and more! They have a vast variety of delicious frozen selections, too; ranging from salmon to frog legs! Many of their delicious and local seafood is served at some of our best local Bellingham restaurants! They are also happy to clean and fillet your seafood - don't forget to ask and let them to do this for you! And they don't just stop at selling seafood - pick up some cold and tasty local brews to wash down your salmon, or pair with their great wine selections and local cheese's. And wait - there's more! If you haven't tried Barlean's health & supplements products, this is the best place to buy them! Get stocked up on all of your Barlean's supplements and products here with great prices! Great local business, Great people, Best seafood! read more

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They carry varieties of frozen fish, live crabs, and clams. The location is a bit far from Bellingham and prices are a bit high, but good quality. I bought a couple sashimi grade frozen Yellowfin Tuna Steak - wild caught Product of Indonesia. 生きたカニ、貝、冷凍の魚などが売られています。ベリングハムからはちょっと遠く、お値段もそれほど安いとも思いませんでしたが、質は良いのではと思いました。冷凍の刺し身グレードの、インドネシアからのマグロ(野生)を購入しました。 read more

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This place is solid to snag your fish and crab from. Lots of fresh and frozen options. Been here a few times and I have walked away happy each time except once. The employees were moving some crabs around and it prevented how far I could walk into the store. I just wanted to grab some oyster at the time but I couldn't walk over there. Waited probably 10 min so I peaced without getting anything. I came back a few days later cause I do like the spot. Just felt like I should mention the crab shield. That wall up just try again another time. read more

At first I thought we had spent a lot of money on some smoked salmon. Holy Delicousness Batman! When we finally dove into it at our annual Oscar party with the fam (we did buy it for my brother after all) all thoughts of how much we spent flew out the window. The intense flavor captured in the smoke was spot on. And the salmon - as it flaked away from the skin - still had a nice tenderness to it. We will most certainly be looking into getting this down the road. I'm digging through my travel stuff to see if I can locate the brochure I know we brought home. It may cost extra to ship to our side of the country, but it was amazing and I wouldn't bat an eye to have some more. read more

Barlean's Fishery - Seafood Markets Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Drove down from Blaine on many recommendations. A little background - I am a private, professional chef. I know product that is good, bad or anywhere in between. As a chef I seek the best quality I can find. On to my visit and experience with this market. When I walked in, there was an odor of fish. Ok, that probably should have warned me, but I attributed the smell to processing. This is not unusual in places like this. When I Enquired as to the provenance of the products I was informed most of what was there at the time was not local, what was local was minimal, and not of the best quality. Neither was the "imported" product. Very definitely overpriced for what one gets. When I asked for sushi grade fish most of what I was shown was fish that at best would be good for fish and chips. Not something I would serve as sushi or sashimi. I generally purchase sushi grade if it's available for the simple reason I want the best for myself and my clients. Even if I cook it, I still want sushi grade. While I did purchase some fish the day before intended use (I changed the menu I was considering in my head at that moment), the next day over half of what I purchased had gone over. I had to throw it out. I dropped a couple of hundred dollars here, only to have the get rid of a large portion ONE day later. Here is what happened, lest anyone think I drove around for a day without minding my product: I did ask for and was provided with ice (in addition to the "blue" ice I brought with me). I placed the fish immediately in an ice chest and drove straight home (about 20-25 Minutes), where the fish was put in the refrigerator and kept there until I was ready. It was not a hot day out. General comments: A lot of frozen fish. Not what I want to see when I walk in to a "fresh" market. If you advertise fresh fish, your fish should be just that: fresh. The above goes for any product advertised as fresh. The persons I dealt with did not seem all that knowledgable in regards to the product and had to keep asking questions of a superior (new employee, maybe?). They were however, very friendly and pleasant. In their favour, they do a decent job with smoked fish, not sure of provenance (aka I don't know if it was done onsite or brought in). A small market section of local canned/packaged goods at inflated prices was also present. Though I usually give any market, restaurant or other food purveyor three (3) chances, I'm not sure I will return here. I understand there is another market by the Lummi Nation. Going to check that out, before I return here. I'd rather not have to run to Whole Paycheck at the last minute again. read more

Discovered this place while talking to locals. A great hidden gem where one can find Salmons, Dungeness Crab, King Crab, Shrimp, Oysters, Mussels, and more for a decent price. We bought all our ingredients for our seafood bake here and spent less than expected (less than $100 got us a couple of crabs, shrimp, mussels, oysters, and 2 salmon - jack and coho). Next time we're in Birch Bay, we'll be sure to drop by Barleans for their seafood. The place is a hit with locals and it's family owned. read more

Great little local fresh fish store. They always have fresh crab, clams and oysters. The fresh fish selection is seasonal but that's the way it should be. They have a great selection of frozen seafood too. We buy all our seafood here. The staff is friendly and helpful. They will clean and fillet your seafood if you ask. I got several great recipes and tips from them. Check out the smoked salmon. read more

I live in Maryland but my sister's family lives nearby. My awesome brother-in-law Gary, who can cook the pants off anyone (ok, that sounds strange), gets his fish there, and also the supplements. I've been there a couple of times, and it is a beautiful, real store, chock full of everything fresh and delicious. Ya'll get on over there and see for yourselves! I'm trying to find a gift card on this site, and coming up with nothing. Guess a phone call tomorrow will have to do. read more

You mean I don't have to go to Whole Foods to get my fish oil anymore, I can actually go straight to the source? Thank you, sweet baby jesus for all things wonderful. Best kept secrets for locals is right. This is a real gem for the area and a place that you want to keep high on your radar. On top of being able to purchase fish oils, this is a Fishery. As in, full on proper fishery. It's a seafood haven for anyone who is looking to stock up or whip something up day-of. Salmon, Smoked Salmon, Cod, Mussels, Oysters in the shell, the list goes on. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. The prices are exactly what you would want in a fishery. After living in an area where fresh NW fish was tried and challenging to purchase, stepping into Barleans is a breath of fresh air and well worth every dime. You are paying for quality and excellent service. read more

So worth the drive out there! The staff are all friendly and knowledgeable too. Lots of selection on supplements at better prices than the stores & very fresh fish, crab, clams, etc. My new favorite! read more

While visiting a friend today, before I headed home we went to Barlean's. I bought clams and some other items. Cooked the clams when I got home and they were wonderful, fresh and opened when cooked. Also very friendly and great service. I will definitely return. read more

We stayed at a timeshare in Birch Bay but visited here a couple of times. First we came to see the fishery. This is not a fish market-- it is a FISHERY!!! They have what ever fresh fish is being processed and a huge selection of fish in the frozen standup cases and a big assortment of fish related items, fish oils, and canned items in a little "store" room.. We checked on prices and asked the employees 1000 questions. They were delightful. My husband asked a distance question and one guy got a map and helped my husband solve his question. All of this goes on while all the employees are VERY busy processing fish. The next time we visited was because our fishing trip fell through due to weather and we wanted to take home fish. Again, the plant was chock full of big industrial tubs full of fish to process but every employee made sure all our questions were answered. We bought a whole salmon-14 lbs. They made filets, vacuum packaged each filet according to the size we wanted - a serving for 2- and packed them all in a airline safe box. We added 10 packages of different smoked and marinaded salmon pieces, and a big 2 lb package of halibut. They packaged it all up with gel packs for travel the next day. Cost $149. We were delighted. By the way, we did send the fish through as checked luggage on Alaska Air. One can not carry on the fish because the gel packs can not go through TSA. The box arrived safe and sound. read more

A little out of the way but well worth the drive. They have fresh shellfish that is checked for freshness and then conveniently packed in ice for the drive home in order to maintain that freshness. I buy all my shellfish from them. read more

Love Barleans. Great family and super products. Always fresh. I love the smell of a working facility too. Salmon halibut shrimp etc. need it they probably have it. Friendly and fast service at a reasonable price. Thanks Barleans!! read more

Awesome quality of seafood offered, great prices but the people who work there are ALWAYS the best. Love visiting Barlean's

Freshest fish in the Pacific Northwest. Watched a fisherman on load his catch in the back then walked to the front and purchased the fish over the counter. read more

I love the fresh oyster bags of 5 dozen. Pop them open on the barbecue, a few different toppings, cheese, garlic, hot sauce Yummmmmmmmmy,

Have been buying fish from Dave since they opened - Nothing better!! Just about everything he does is great. This is as good as it gets!! read more

A huge "thank you " to Barleans for their recent free fish offer to Veterans. The fish was superb! What a wonderful gesture.

LOVE Barlean's Fishery! Located just six miles west of I-5 on Slater Road, this is one of Whatcom County's best-kept secrets if you love fresh seafood. It's an unassuming little building off Lake Terrell Road but here you can get quality fresh and frozen seafood at great prices from knowledgeable fish buyers. Fish availability varies on season but their prices are often much less than Haggen and a lot of the seafood is locally-sourced. It's also locally owned and operated by the Barlean family. While you're there, check out their selection of fish and flax seed oil "Omega Swirl" flavored supplements. Prices are much less than in area grocery stores. read more

As the wife of an Alaskan commercial salmon fishermen only 2 places I will buy fish Barleans and Vis in Bellingham. For those that think it is too expensive spend the money and try it. If you know food/ fish at all you will be hooked :o) read more

True service with a smile! Bought halibut and prawns for dinner and it was superb! I highly recommend it if you are staying at the beach in a place where you can cook your own dinner. read more

Stinky! I came to get some fresh seafood and came to the smelly, dirty place with a freezer of seafood! How can you advertise fresh and be all frozen seafood? I was shocked and prices are high! Since we drove all that way I tryed and they claimed the seafood was so good even frozen I bought some but bad idea! The halibut had no flavor, the crab was mostly shell little meat and the tuna was freezer burnt so I was not happy to waste over $70 on unfresh seafood! read more

Expensive. Priced often higher then Haggen's which is already overpriced for seafood in my opinion.

Barleans fishery has the best fresh and frozen selection I have ever seen. the employees are always friendly and personable they told me how the fish was caught how fresh the fish was. not only did I get a great looking sockeye I left with a smile on my face. they definitely have my business for life. read more

I would have to work 4 jobs to pay for their high prices. Even pricey Haggens seems to have better prices.