Hands down the best product I have ever received!!! For three decades, I have been blessed to fish on long range trips out of San Diego, from Catalina to Clipperton, and everywhere in between. I've seen it all, and I can say without a doubt that the product that I just received from Fisherman's Processing is the very best in the industry. That rainbow, iridescent hue of light diffraction is the proof right there. Solid omega 3's, and it all starts with the processing on the Royal Star. The crew is dedicated to Shinkei Jime, proper bleeding, cleaning, and immediately getting each and every tuna into the RSW. On my most resent 16 day trip, not once did I see any fish on the deck for more than just a few minutes. Even during the hot bites with fish constantly coming over the rail. The crew's work ethic is clear. Not only do they want you to have a great time and catch the fish of a lifetime, but they sincerely want to produce the highest quality product achievable. Who wouldn't want share the very best product with friends and family? Thank you to the Royal Star and Fisherman's Processing. My wife said I can go again and again if I come home with fish like that! SOLD!!! read more

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A friend was fishing and caught enough fish to share. He "tagged" 2 of the fish for me and they were ready the next day. I called them on a Sunday morning, they immediately answered the phone and helped me to locate my fish because I was not sure which boat they came in on. They checked the status and my fish was cut but not frozen per the instructions given by my fisherman friend. I arrived shortly before closing to give the fish as much time in their freezers as possible. Staff was bustling with lots of activity after a busy weekend but they were friendly and efficient. I went into the office and saw my favorite poke spice so I picked up a pouch of that as well. Minutes later a friendly lady brought out a rack of fish and loaded it into my cooler and packed it with ice. I tipped her and was on my way quickly. When I got home I realized how clean the cuts were on the fish. I believe they get about 30% yield which is understandable as there are many bones, blood lines and skin that is not saved. I am not sure if you can negotiate to have any of that stuff saved if you like to make fish stock or have spoiled kitties like I do. My kitties are even more spoiled now as they received the 5* portion of the fish for their treats instead of scraps. read more

Fisherman's Processing - Perfectly packaged Yellowfin and Wahoo. - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

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Too expensive and they keep your deposit if you don't use them due to a shipping method. If you do their jerky, be prepared to pay even more then if you just bought tuna jerky, plus giving up your fish! Lol read more

Great experience with Fisherman's Processing. Went on a 3 day charter. Made the call before I left on the trip. Fisherman's Processing crew was at the dock to receive the fish. The crew was friendly & efficient. I was thanked for the work by one of the team members. Got the call a day later fish was processed & ready. Went to pickup the fish at the processing location in San Diego. Was greeted nicely by the counter staff. The office has a nice shirt & hat display for those that might be interested. Place is clean & has a nice feel to it. I paid and was filling my cooler with nicely packaged cryovac frozen tuna steaks, Sushi cuts & collars. Family, friends, & I will be enjoying this fishing trip for some time to come. read more

Just a wonderful experience, the staff were very attentive and ensured that all of our needs were met. Had some tuna shipped cross country and it showed up on time and still frozen. Thank you so much. read more

I've been a customer for many years going back to the Liberty Station location. I just recently had some fish processed. Things have changed here.. I've never been charged a fee to use my credit card for a deposit and once AGAIN when I picked up my fish. In the past I was never charged for a deposit on my card. I have no problem with a deposit but not being told there was a fee isn't right. Furthermore, I was charged a "small fish" fee.. that has never happened before.. ( I have my receipts since 2022). When I called and explained my displeasure I was told that all of that is on the website...I'll be going elsewhere in the future.. read more

I go fishing out of San Diego about 8 times each year, and Five Star always takes great care of my catch and has it ready on time, so I can get home with some really fantastic fresh fish! I do reccomend the 5 ML bags, as it keeps the fish from freezer burn! Howard A read more

Well usually use 5 star , but someone recommended fisherman. Bad mistake! . First couldn't get my pickup when scheduled. Then some of the vacuum pack not sealed. Then the worst part half of my Sushi cuts were lost . We had 8 fish at around 80 lbs a piece. Called and they said sorry nothing they can do . Well last time with them .phil read more

Fisherman's Processing is my main processor for my yearly Shogun trip to Guadalupe Island. Sean and his team are there to meet the boat even when we're usually arriving at 6am at Fisherman's Landing. Shogun and Fisherman's have their system for unloading and weighing the fish straight from Shogun's RSW (Refrigerated Salt Water) hold. Customer's are given a receipt for their weighed fish. Processing can be done same day or you can have Fisherman's freeze your processed fish for pickup at a future date. The Fisherman's team is very organized and take really good care of your catch. They cut and package according to your instructions - size/weight of each individual vacuum sealed package and thickness of the packaging. Looking forward to seeing the Fisherman's Processing team again in December. Pro-tip - Please tip your processing team when they help you load up hundreds of pounds of fish. read more

Fisherman's Processing - Yellowfin tuna caught at Guadalupe Island - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

It went pretty well. They definitely have a better attitude than 5 star. The staff that helped me at the dock was excellent, professional and pleasant. This was a huge difference from 5 Star who every time I dealt with them seemed like they hated their jobs and were downright rude at times. These folks were polite and easy to deal with. Pricing was fair and done on time. The only reason they got a star deducted was that I had to wait in the lot for almost an hour after giving the workers my receipt. People who came after me got their fish before me which was annoying and it caused delays for me that day with other appointments. Other than that it was all good and I will use them again... read more

Very unprofessional! They want you to communicate with them via text message. They never answer their phone. By the time they responded to you it's too late. I went with Five Star they picked up the phone. They had no problem taking a very last minute reservation. My fish was ready in 24hrs. Fisherman's processing is a very long process. read more

Fisherman's processing has got back to be regarding the incorrect number of fish processed and we figured out what happened. Still have an account issue, but not a show stopper. They still do need to improve their online reservation system. Would be nice if they immediately confirm the reservation with return date, boat and type of processing and any notes that were left. And would be nice if another confirmation was sent a week before your reservation in case you forget or your trip date changed. read more

I had a reservation and, after my 4 day on the Royal Polaris, I checked in with the girl on the dock. She said she would call when my fish were ready. I never heard from them and now they won't refund my $100 deposit. read more

Top notch service highly recommended! Jordan was very helpful and efficient. She answered all of my questions, very professional.

A friend told me about this place (he goes after fishing in SD), and shared that spices could be ordered online. I ordered several packets and was blown away at how they transformed my fish, chicken and pork. Recommend for anyone who loves to grill, bake or fry. read more

I can really only rate the market- as I haven't taken advantage of the fish processing feature- but my husband plans to if he ever catches "a monster". We love the smoked cheese and smoked salmon they sell at the market. My pup (and my cat) LOVE the wiggle stick treats. Staff is always nice, and they do have a website for the wiggle sticks. Check them out- you won't regret it! read more

Great place to do business. Quick and efficient and helpful. I'm glad I went here. The fish is ver fresh after frozen for 2 months.

Smoked Jerky makes great Dog Food ! The jerky was very very Dry. I will not eat it for human Consumption. I turned in a 65 lb. Blue Fin Tuna and received a very low yield. read more

They did a great job cleaning and packaging the fish. Three stars because they failed to call or text me when my fish was ready.... I had to repeatedly reach out to them.... Lame. read more

5 glowing stars for Fisherman's Processing! After a 1.5 day trip of fishing, and realizing our group of 5 had caught well over 30 fish - we realized there was no way they would fit in the cooler in our car. Typically you can have the guys on the boat cut and bag your fish for you - but lets be honest - they don't do a great job. Those guys just worked a 14 hour shift and now have to stay up 6 more hours to cut and bag your fish. They are tired. Solution: Take your fish uncut off the boat. It's 6AM. We called Fisherman's Processing and a guy answered who said they opened at 7AM but he would try to "get himself together" and come right over. FF 15 minutes and he's there with a truck, a lift, a scale, and a 2nd man. WOW! After they account for everything they take it to their super clean and efficient store. Wholly crap this place is awesome. These guys PERFECTLY cut your fish so you don't have to sacrifice ANY loss. All that remains of the fish is the bones. It's pretty amazing. Then they VACUUM SEAL your fish. Wanna ship it? No problem, they're ready to take care of that. Wanna put it in your cooler? No problem - they even have ice on site to help you load them in. I mean really, these guys are perfectionists at what they do and they do it perfectly. I'm SO impressed. read more

Fisherman's Processing - a group of people working in a fish factory - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

Hubby and I used Fisherman's Processing for the first time October 2013 when planning our 8 day trip on the Shogun. We had never had our fished processed before as we have always used our Costco purchased food saver. You ask why I wanted to pay for processing as opposed to continue to use the Foodsaver? Easy- after several months those bags always seem to open up on us and we wind up with freezer burned fish... a total waste. I knew we would catch lots of fish on this trip so several weeks before I started doing my research. I called, interviewed and asked lots of questions of the other fish processors and also reviewed Yelp comments. I was disappointed to find no return calls from the other businesses or just a lack of good customer service. The staff at Fishermans Processing not only returned my calls but also answered my endless questions....with each request I found them to be so accommodating! Fast forward to our trip return. Hubby and I really caught ALOT of fish. I didn't want them all processed as we were giving alot away to our friends and family...Rosie from FP let me hand pick the fish to be processed and the guys took really great care of transporting them to the plant. After a short trip to the plant we were just wowed at the beautiful establishment...super clean, huge and with gigantic windows allowing us to watch the guys process our catch. We even got a mini tour of this place...so impressed!!! They finished everything within the time promised. Because of the hot day and 2 hour drive home, when I picked up the fish I asked for the fillets to be put on ice so they maintain their integrity. The manager Sean was so accommodating and even loaded these into our truck...did I mention we had at least 8 boxes of fillets!!!! While its an investment to have your catch professionally processed, it's oh so worth it. It's been more than 4 months since our trip and our yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, and yellowtail are still in prime condition! read more

I had used Fisherman's Processing several years ago and found that there were just a few things that didn't really go well. I just returned from a 10-day trip aboard the Royal Polaris out of Fisherman's Landing and decided to give Fisherman's Processing another try. This time it wen't really really well! Their customer service at the dockside was fantastic. They made it very easy to plan our processing. We opted to return on a later date to pick up our fish. When we arrive, they were on top of the orders for three of us. We paid a fair price for their service and received our fish without delay. We were in and back out in a matter of minutes and on our way back to Los Angeles. I have one important recommendation...be sure to plan ahead. Make your reservation for your fish processing as soon as you book your trip. It will ensure that you will be handled in the same swift, professional manner as we were. I am thankful I gave them another try. read more

This is our absolute favorite spot to get smoked/processed fish and smoked cheeses! We are pescatarian so finding this spot was heaven sent! They are always so kind, attentive, and make great suggestions. Our absolute favorite part is walking down the hallway to watch all of the fisherman and workers process the fish straight off the boat. It definitely ads to the ambiance of: It doesn't get any fresher than this. These hardworking people deserve for all of San Diego to be lining up out that door! read more

I called in last minute during off season after spearing a hali. Raymond, I hope that's his name, was super cool and lined me up no problem same day! Fish was ready the next day and the quality of fillets and packaging was top notch! Thanks guys. read more

Fisherman's Processing - Yewwwww, great job guys! - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

Fisherman's Processing has been taking care of my catch for over ten years. The quality of their fish cutting is absolutely first class. I spend countless hours preparing for my long range trips out of San Diego. With all the time and money I have invested in my catch, there is only one processor I trust to deliver the final product I have worked so hard for. The entire operation, from the crew at the landing checking the fish in to the team helping me ice down and load my vacuum sealed fish is hard working and professional. The quality of the packaging allows me to continue to enjoy my catch for many months, even up to a year with a proper freezer. Thank you Fisherman's Processing. read more

4.5 I've been to Fishermans Processing once and the other place twice. I'm doing business with Fishermans Processing. The process of surrendering your fish is painless. The facility is clean decent parking in the pickup area. The guys at the back door make sure you are tended to. Yield is on par. They've got my business till they muck it up. read more

Excellent preparation/ super clean and efficient operation! Definitely will go back... Allow 2.5-3 hours at least.. go have breakfast and don't rush... they can to pick up boat side at 6:00am Picked up fish vacuum sealed about 10:30am read more

The short...a great business with awesome service. Do yourself a favor, and just bring your fish here. The long... I started a new business, and finally got a day on the water. Kayak trip to La Jolla, and I brought home a 50 pound White Seabass. Boom. I usually break my own fish down, but with a new business I just didn't have the time. Made the call to Fishermens Processing, and was told no problem, bring her on down. Dropped off my cooler with the fish inside, filled out the paperwork, and picked it all up the next morning. 24 hour turn around! They washed out my cooler, loaded it with my perfectly sealed fish portions, had it covered with ice, and stored in the deep freezer overnight. Perfect in every way. Thanks again FP! read more

Fisherman's Processing - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

This is the one true "five star" processing company. Great service from the dock to your pickup. I just picked up my fish, it was professionally packaged, their service is top notch. Really good to know your hard work was cleaned and processed to enjoy for many days to come. Great operation! read more

They are the BEST at fish processing in that area !!! They have an EXCELLENT staff of employees that know they`re job and do it well. I had fish shipped to Hawaii, missed the delivery driver THREE days in a row, when I got my fish, it was still frozen!! Sean has done a GREAT job! Keep up the great work! Dave Kato read more

For those of you who have ever had to fillet, bag, and seal whole fish this place is our savior. It would take me days to fillet all the tuna, yellowtail and dorado from my fishing trips but these guys do it an a few hours. They meet you at the dock after your boat arrives. They collect and weigh your fish and then load them up and take them to their spot to do all the filleting, jerky, tuna steaks, whatever you crave. The prices are not bad at all and definitely make it easy when you are tired after your trip at sea. Call these guys and you will be glad you did. More time to get the rocking boat feeling out of your system and less time cutting and gutting fish. read more

These guys are awesome! We went out on the Pegasus and Sean was waiting for us when we returned, picked up our fish and had it done in a very timely manner. I will be using these guys in the future. read more

I brought in 138 lb's of tuna fillets. I received back 72 lb's of packaged fish. Where did my fish go? Fisherman's processing sent me this, "A 47% loss on cleaning fillets is very typical. Skin, blood line, gaff marks and trimming up the fillet to make it clean and table ready all adds up". So they handed me back 53% of my fish. There was no skin, gaff marks in maybe one out of 12 fillets, with very little blood line, UNEXCEPTABLE. read more

Rosie and the crew at Fisherman's Processing are amazing and can't be beat. On the day after Christmas 2012, we went on a 5 day on the Shogun! We saw Rosie and made a reservation to have our fish processed with them when we return. The coordination between the Shogun and Fisherman's Processing is unparalleled. During the trip our fish were tagged with red numbers. Upon return to the landing, Fisherman's Processing had giant ice bins waiting by the boat. When the crew pulled the fish from the hold, all fish with a red tag went directly to the ice bins NEVER touching the ground!!!! When all the fish were sorted, the truck went to their plant (super close by) and they began our same day filleting. At the landing before the trip, I tried a sample of the smoke and teriyaki jerky fish. During the 5 days at sea that delicious fish was still on my mind. We had never tried either with our previous catches so when we returned and saw Rosie at the landing I had to change my order. So glad I did! Wow the jerky is moist and sweet but spicy. I am hooked.. Ha ha. I haven't tried the smoked as of yet, but I know it will be delicious. The packaging and labeling of the finished product is so clear, clean and securely sealed. I won't be trusting my precious catch with anyone else!! read more

Fisherman's Processing - Delicious smoked and teriyaki jerky yellowtail! It was an adventure to pick it up but so worth it! Thank you Rosie!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

Fisherman's Processing stayed open late to ensure our fish could be picked up and processed. They explained everything, were completely professional, and the end product turned out amazing. I have a freezer full of dorado, yellowfin and yellowtail, and they did a great job. Oh, and I called to ask a couple follow up questions and the person on the phone was professional, and offered a couple tips during the defrosting process. You think that service like this doesn't exist anymore, but it does, and Fisherman's employs good quality people who do an incredible job. read more

I walk by this place at Liberty Station all the time, and this morning was bustling with workers filleting big, beautiful fish, so I stopped in. (Located on the water, near Corvette Diner). Really nice, inviting front room, w/ comfy chairs and shuffleboard. You can bring in your own fish to be smoked, or buy fresh, local smoked fish from them. They also sell tuna burgers and tuna jerky - teriyaki or spicy (my favorites) or black pepper. Tasty, healthy, high-protein snack, or the smoked fish makes a great meal! read more

Best deal possible for filleting and processing fish. I own a vacuum sealer, and have spent many a day after fishing trips swaying back and forth in my kitchen packing vacuum bags and smelling up my house. These guys do it fast, clean and dry and it's even better than I would do myself. I've had my fish cut on boats... It sits in it's own juice and for the money you pay to fish, it doesn't pay to get shitty fillets in the freezer. I tell the deck hands that I tip them well, but don't want my fish filleted, just gill and gut then I let these guys give me sashimi grade awesomeness. The place is laboratory clean, they cut the fish FAST, and they are even green. The heads, and waste parts get shipped off to become cat food or bait for lobstermen. No landfill waste of meat... Stoked... Lifetime customer. read more

Rosie and the crew are top notch. As a small business owner and someone who has grown up around the restaurant industry, I can safely get behind my belief that Fishermans has to be one of the best in the industry. I have been coming here for 5 years and everything is done professionally with customer service being the stronghold of this business. I come in, and they prep everything for flight in a box as a known shipper. Been a long time coming. I wanted to give them a good shout. read more

Fisherman's was fast, friendly, totally my own fish. I had an issue with the portions and they instantly fixed each bag as I waited. They want nothing more than to accommodate the proud fisherman and give em what they want how they want it. They also gave a 10% cash discount! I love these guys! read more

Fisherman's Processing - 8oz portions of YFT!!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - San Diego, California

Did great job keeping fish fresh. Fast turn around time and easy to work with . Will come back