Salmon Sampler

What is “the Freezer”?

Although we try our best to forecast exactly how much of a season’s harvest to purchase from our small-boat fishermen, the community supported fishery model has some natural variability to it. It’s both an art and a science to decide how much to buy and how to distribute the catch as evenly as possible among share members. More important and ultimately, species availability is dependent on the health of the fisheries themselves.

When we have a surplus of delicious premium quality seafood after the season’s 4- to 5-pound share boxes are packed, we “stock” the Freezer and make its bounty available to our members or folks who want to try before they buy shares.

We also have unique and seasonal opportunities to purchase additional seafood from our fishermen or trusted partners (but not necessarily enough for all the shares). When we do, we’ll add them to the Freezer for you to order.

Is this the same fish I get in the CSF?

Well, yes and no. The seafood in the Freezer is of the same premium quality from our fishermen or trusted partners. However, not all items in the Freezer will be available in monthly CSF shares and vice versa.

Can I just order one type of fish?

Sometimes we will offer single species boxes in the Freezer in addition to mixed species boxes. We are not currently customizing any of our Freezer boxes.

Do you offer discounts when I order more than one box?

Members enrolled in the 2021 CSF season will receive 10% off Freezer seafood boxes. This applies to ordering one or many. If you are not a member, we encourage you to become one, as access to special discounts and sales are another great membership perk!

Have additional questions?

Contact Salmon Support

Member Testimonials

“You guys have really made it easy to do my husband's holiday gifts for the past three years. I am very grateful for everyone at Sitka Salmon Shares from your customer service team to the leadership team and all the fishermen, processors, and shipping crews that work behind the scenes to provide us with such wonderful fish.”

- Shelby C

“We just got our shipment today. King salmon was on the menu tonight and it was fantastic! I was on the fence about signing up a few months ago, but so glad I did. EVERYTHING we've had is the best ever. Plus, we feel good about supporting small family fishermen (and women) who catch these fish in an ethical manner. I love seeing which fishing vessel caught my dinner.”

- Mary H

“I love the convenience of having quality salmon that is caught responsibly delivered to my door. This month’s delivery was coho salmon and I cooked it last night topped with homemade chimichurri. The texture and flavor of coho is perfect… simply delicious!”

- Deborah H

“You came highly recommended from my husband’s colleague. I was a bit hesitant as my confidence in preparing seafood was lacking. I ended up taking the plunge and gifting this to my husband for our anniversary. We are completely hooked (pun intended). I’m trying fish I’ve never even heard of. My husband loves to prepare it (total bonus). We are grateful for the tips, recipes, and community we found here. It’s been a lot of fun for he and I to learn together. We’ve recommended it now too!”

- Tammy S

Email

Questions, comments or concerns? We'd love to hear from you. Email Salmon Support and we'll get back to you within 24 hours, or if it is the weekend, on the next business day.

Phone

You're welcome to call our Galesburg office at 309-342-FISH (3474) during our normal office hours (CT):

• Monday — 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Tuesday through Friday — 8:30am to midnight
• Saturday and Sunday — 8:30am to 5:00pm

Live Chat

Why wait for an answer when you can get one immediately? We're available on live chat during our office hours listed above.