Fish Index — UK, Ireland & Nordic Fish & Seafood Industry Directory
Sunderland, nestled on England's North East coast at the mouth of the River Wear, is a city with a rich maritime past. While its fishing fleet is now modest, it retains a connection to the sea, evolving from a bustling industrial port to one with a focus on regeneration and coastal activities.
Historically, Sunderland's fishing activities were overshadowed by its shipbuilding and coal industries, though smaller-scale inshore fishing has always been present. It never rivalled major fishing hubs like Hull or Grimsby, but local catches contributed to the regional food supply.
Current landings are typically from inshore vessels, focusing on species such as crab, lobster, and some whitefish like cod and haddock, often destined for local markets.
Today, Sunderland primarily serves as a landing point for smaller, inshore fishing vessels. The seafood landed is generally distributed to local fishmongers, restaurants, and regional wholesalers, rather than large-scale national or international markets.
Ashbrooke, Ryhope, Grangetown, Hendon, Hillview, Thornhill, UK
Cleadon, Fulwell, Monkwearmouth, North Haven, Roker, St Peter'S Riverside, Seaburn, Seaburn Dene, South Bents, Whitburn, UK
Cleadon, Fulwell, Monkwearmouth, North Haven, Roker, St Peter'S Riverside, Seaburn, Seaburn Dene, South Bents, Whitburn, UK
Harton, Horsley Hill, Marsden, Simonside, Brockley Whins, UK
Cold Hesledon, Dalton-Le-Dale, Dawdon, Deneside, Greenhill, Murton, Northlea, Parkside, Seaham, West Lea, UK
Usworth, Sulgrave, Albany, UK
Jarrow, South Tyneside, UK
Low Fell, Springwell, UK
Marden, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, UK
North Shields, North Tyneside, UK
North Shields, North Tyneside, UK
Marden, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, UK