Frequently Asked Questions
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About Kwee-Jack Fish Co.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is a family-owned seafood company founded by commercial fishermen with firsthand experience harvesting wild Alaskan salmon. Based in Red Lodge, Montana, we specialize in premium wild-caught Alaskan salmon and other carefully selected wild-caught seafood.
Our business connects customers with high-quality seafood through two primary purchasing options: local seafood pickup opportunities at designated locations across the United States and frozen seafood home delivery throughout the contiguous 48 states.
Our mission is to provide exceptional wild-caught seafood while helping customers understand where their fish comes from, how it’s harvested, and why careful handling matters.
Our guide to buying seafood directly from fishermen explains how fisherman-operated seafood businesses work and what customers should look for when purchasing wild-caught seafood.
Ready to order? Shop Now — Select Your Location to explore available seafood and purchasing options in your area.
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is a family-owned business founded and operated by commercial fishermen with firsthand experience in Alaska’s wild salmon fisheries.
Our family harvests wild sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska, where generations of fishermen have worked in one of the world’s most productive wild salmon fisheries.
Our fishing background provides direct knowledge of harvesting practices, seafood handling, quality preservation, and the journey from fishing grounds to customers.
Unlike businesses without direct fishing experience, our connection to the commercial fishing industry influences how we select seafood, evaluate quality, and educate customers.
We believe customers should know the fishermen and practices behind the seafood they purchase.
Learn more about the connection between fishermen and consumers in our article, Buying Seafood Directly From Fishermen: What You Should Know.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is based in Red Lodge, Montana, with deep roots in Alaska’s commercial salmon fisheries.
Although our company is based in Montana, we serve customers throughout the United States through a combination of designated local seafood pickup locations and frozen seafood home delivery.
Our pickup opportunities include locations in Montana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Pickup availability, ordering schedules, and product selections vary by location.
Customers who don’t live near a pickup location can order eligible frozen seafood for home delivery throughout the contiguous United States.
You can view all Kwee-Jack seafood pickup locations, including participating cities and available ordering options.
For the easiest way to find seafood available in your area, visit our Shop Now page and select your state.
Yes. Our family commercially harvests wild sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and our firsthand fishing experience is central to Kwee-Jack Fish Co.
Our connection to Alaska’s commercial salmon fisheries gives us practical knowledge of harvesting, handling, freezing, and preserving seafood quality.
In addition to salmon harvested through our fishing operation, we source other premium wild-caught seafood from carefully selected fisheries and suppliers.
Our goal is to provide customers with exceptional seafood backed by firsthand fishing knowledge, responsible sourcing practices, and an understanding of quality from harvest to table.
To learn more about the fishery and the qualities that make wild Alaskan salmon unique, explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
You can also read our guide to buying seafood directly from fishermen to better understand how fisherman-operated seafood businesses connect their harvest with consumers.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. combines firsthand commercial fishing experience with a direct-to-consumer approach that makes premium wild-caught seafood accessible to families throughout the United States.
Several qualities distinguish our business:
- Commercial fishing experience: Our family has firsthand experience harvesting wild sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
- Wild-caught seafood: We specialize in wild-caught fish and shellfish from carefully selected fisheries.
- Quality-focused handling: We prioritize careful processing, freezing, and temperature control to preserve seafood quality.
- Fisherman-direct connections: Our fishing background helps connect customers with the people, fisheries, and practices behind their seafood.
- Flexible purchasing options: Customers can participate in local seafood pickup opportunities or order eligible products for home delivery.
- Customer education: We provide detailed seafood guides, recipes, preparation instructions, and answers to common questions.
Our philosophy is that exceptional seafood begins with responsible harvesting, careful handling, and a genuine connection to the people who catch it.
For a deeper look at this approach, read Why Buying Seafood Directly From Fishermen Matters.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers a variety of premium wild-caught seafood, with a particular focus on wild Alaskan salmon.
Our seafood selection includes:
- Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon: Known for its rich flavor, vibrant red color, and naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids. Learn more in our Ultimate Wild Salmon Guide.
- Wild Pacific halibut: A premium white fish prized for its mild flavor, firm texture, and versatility. Explore our Complete Pacific Halibut Guide.
- Pacific cod: A mild, flaky white fish that’s excellent for fish tacos, baking, chowders, and traditional fish and chips.
- Wild Alaskan black cod (sablefish): Known for its exceptionally rich, buttery texture. Learn more in our Black Cod and Sablefish Guide.
- Smoked wild Alaskan salmon: Available in traditional smoked preparations.
- Other premium wild-caught seafood: Our selection also includes ahi tuna, mahi-mahi, Chilean sea bass, swordfish, shrimp, and walleye.
- Wild Alaskan salmon oil supplements: Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers premium Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil supplements made from wild-caught Alaskan salmon, including sockeye and pink salmon. Our salmon oil provides naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA, which support normal heart, brain, and eye function. Each bottle contains 120 softgels (60 servings), providing a convenient way to supplement your diet with omega-3s from wild Alaskan salmon. Unlike our frozen seafood, salmon oil is shelf-stable and ships to all 50 U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as Puerto Rico and Guam. For complete supplement facts, ingredients, recommended usage, and ordering information, visit our Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil product page.
Product selection and availability may vary depending on the customer’s location and purchasing method.
Some seafood is offered through seasonal bulk preorders and designated local pickup events, while other products are available for frozen home delivery.
To see the seafood and purchasing options available in your area, Shop Now — Select Your Location.
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. sells wild-caught seafood directly to consumers through local pickup opportunities and online home delivery.
Customers can purchase seafood in two primary ways:
Local Seafood Pickup: Kwee-Jack offers designated pickup opportunities in multiple states. Some locations feature seasonal bulk preorders, while others may offer more frequent pickup options. Ordering schedules, pricing, and availability vary by location.
Visit our Local Seafood Pickup Locations page to find participating cities and learn about available pickup opportunities.
Frozen Seafood Home Delivery: Customers throughout the contiguous 48 states can order eligible frozen seafood products for delivery to their homes. Seafood is packed frozen in insulated shipping containers with dry ice and shipped via UPS, with the goal of arriving frozen.
Our seafood shipping schedule may vary around holidays, fishing season, and planned warehouse closures. Customers can review our Annual Shipping Schedule and Planned Closures for current information.
Customers near a pickup location may have access to both purchasing methods.
For the best shopping experience, we recommend starting with our Shop Now — Select Your State page to find the seafood purchasing options available in your area.
For more information about purchasing seafood from a fisherman-operated business, explore our Guide to Buying Seafood Directly From Fishermen.
Our family’s commercial fishing background has given us a deep appreciation for wild fisheries and the importance of preserving seafood quality from harvest to table.
We believe wild-caught seafood offers customers a meaningful connection to natural fisheries, fishing communities, and the people responsible for harvesting their food.
We emphasize responsible sourcing, careful handling, and quality-focused freezing practices because these factors directly influence the seafood customers ultimately enjoy.
Our goal isn’t simply to sell fish. We want customers to understand their seafood, feel confident in its quality, and enjoy the benefits of thoughtfully sourced wild-caught products.
For those interested in learning more about the differences between wild salmon species, their nutritional qualities, and how they’re harvested, our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon provides an in-depth educational resource.
You can also explore our Guide to Buying Seafood Directly From Fishermen to learn more about seafood sourcing, traceability, and the connection between fishing families and consumers.
Seafood Quality & Storage
Yes! All of our seafood is sushi-grade. Our processors and storage facilities maintain proper freezing practices to ensure that our seafood can be consumed raw. Proper thawing practices should be followed, which include removing the seafood from the packaging and thawing under refrigeration. The most important element during the thawing practice is to remove seafood from the plastic packaging if it will not be consumed immediately upon thawing since certain bacteria can grow in low oxygen environments such as those found inside a vacuum seal.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. specializes in wild-caught seafood sourced from natural fisheries rather than aquaculture operations. Our selection includes wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, Pacific halibut, Pacific cod, black cod (sablefish), ahi tuna, shrimp, and other carefully selected wild-caught seafood.
Our family’s commercial fishing experience in Alaska gives us firsthand knowledge of wild fisheries, responsible harvesting practices, and the importance of careful seafood handling.
Wild-caught seafood comes from fish and shellfish living in their natural environments, where their diets, seasonal movements, and habitats influence their characteristics.
For a deeper understanding of how wild salmon compares with farm-raised salmon, explore our Wild vs. Farm-Raised Salmon Guide.
You can also learn more about different salmon species in our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
You’re right! The best fish is enjoyed fresh, right out of the water! But, the longer a fish is out of the water and unfrozen before making it to your plate, the lower the quality. We immediately chill our fish when it is caught, and within hours it is fileted and flash-frozen. Deep freezing and commercial vacuum-packing techniques seal in the just-caught freshness and quality. There are no adverse side-effects to freezing if care is taken in the thawing process. In fact, the extreme freezing temperature is one of the things that makes our fish sushi-grade (for raw consumption) and superior in quality to so-called “fresh” fish that has been refrigerated for days.
For more information about seafood quality and handling, explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Vacuum-packaged wild Alaskan filets can have a frozen shelf-life of up to two years under the right conditions. We inspect every filet before it gets packed into a share bag, and remove any with a “loose” seal. Since the fish is handled more on its way to and once in your freezer, it’s important that you continue to inspect your filets throughout the year. When filets that have moved inside the vacuum-package are noticed sooner rather than later, they are still quite delicious. If overlooked, freezer-burn will eventually make these filets undesirable to eat. Another important aspect to quality control once your share is in your possession is your freezer. Auto-defrost freezers incorporate heating elements that melt frost from the freezer’s interior. Storing fish in auto-defrost freezers can expose the filets to repeated partial thaw and refreeze, which can cause or worsen issues with the seal or freezer burn. Your best option is to store your seafood in a manual defrost freezer or in the center of an auto-defrost freezer.
We do have substantial number of customers with histamine intolerance or sensitivity that report good results eating our seafood. While we don't want to be in a position of giving individual health advice as each person is unique, we do think our seafood has the best chances of being a good option if you have histamine intolerance.
We immediately bleed and chill our fish before delivering to the processor. These steps help reduce histamine formation. Rapid processing, flash freezing, and vacuum-sealing techniques are used and all help prevent histamine production. We keep our seafood frozen until it reaches you and this also contributes to preventing histamine formation. When you're ready to prepare a seafood dish, rapid thawing immediately before cooking can help insure that the seafood has the lowest histamine levels possible. Smoked fish does require thawing and should be avoided if histamines are a concern.
For more information on histamines, click here to read an article.
Freezing seafood helps preserve its quality and allows customers to enjoy wild-caught fish beyond the relatively short harvesting season.
Wild Alaskan salmon, for example, is harvested during specific seasonal fisheries. Proper freezing allows customers to enjoy high-quality salmon throughout the year without relying on extended refrigerated transportation and storage.
When seafood is handled carefully and frozen promptly, its flavor, texture, and nutritional quality can be well preserved.
Freezing also allows customers to store seafood conveniently and prepare individual portions as needed.
At Kwee-Jack, we believe that properly handled, frozen wild-caught seafood can offer excellent quality and consistency.
Learn more about salmon harvesting, processing, and quality in our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Flash freezing refers to rapidly lowering seafood to frozen temperatures using specialized freezing equipment.
Rapid freezing generally produces smaller ice crystals than slow freezing, which can help protect the fish’s texture and reduce moisture loss during thawing.
At Kwee-Jack Fish Co., we prioritize seafood that has been carefully handled, processed, and frozen to preserve the quality of the original harvest.
Proper freezing is particularly important for wild-caught seafood because many fisheries operate seasonally, while customers want access to premium seafood throughout the year.
However, freezing quality also depends on factors such as the fish’s condition before freezing, packaging, storage temperatures, and subsequent handling.
Our Wild Salmon Guide provides additional information about salmon quality, handling, and preparation.
Yes. Properly handled and frozen wild-caught seafood can provide excellent flavor, texture, and nutritional quality.
The word fresh does not necessarily mean seafood has been recently harvested. Fish sold as fresh may have spent several days in refrigerated storage and transportation before reaching the consumer.
By contrast, seafood frozen promptly after harvest can retain much of its original quality until it is thawed for preparation.
The most important factors are the quality of the seafood at harvest, how it was handled, how quickly it was chilled and frozen, and whether appropriate temperatures were maintained during storage.
Kwee-Jack emphasizes careful handling and frozen storage to help customers enjoy high-quality wild-caught seafood throughout the year.
For more information about choosing quality seafood, explore our guide to buying seafood directly from fishermen.
The safest way to thaw frozen seafood is slowly in the refrigerator.
Place the seafood in a covered container or on a tray in the refrigerator at 40°F or below, allowing enough time for it to thaw completely.
Thawing time depends on the size and thickness of the fish. Individual portions may thaw overnight, while larger fillets can require additional time.
For faster thawing, seafood can be placed in a leakproof bag and submerged in cold water, changing the water regularly to maintain a safe temperature. Seafood thawed using this method should be cooked promptly.
Important: If seafood is packaged in reduced-oxygen or vacuum-sealed packaging, follow the package instructions. Fish packaged in vacuum-sealed bags should generally be removed from that packaging before refrigerator thawing because of the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum growth under certain conditions.
Never thaw seafood on the kitchen counter or in warm water.
For additional seafood preparation information, explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Properly frozen seafood can remain safe for extended periods when continuously stored at 0°F (-18°C) or below, although its quality may gradually decline over time.
Our wild Alaskan salmon processors establish a best-by date of two years from the date of processing, provided the seafood remains properly frozen and its packaging remains intact. This reflects the importance of professional processing, vacuum-sealed packaging, and consistent frozen storage conditions.
Other seafood species may have different recommended storage periods depending on their fat content, packaging, and processing methods.
Fatty fish such as salmon can be particularly sensitive to oxidation and quality changes if packaging is damaged or air enters the package. Maintaining an intact vacuum seal is especially important for preserving quality during extended frozen storage.
To maintain the best quality:
- Maintain consistent temperatures: Keep seafood continuously frozen at 0°F (-18°C) or below.
- Protect the packaging: Store products in their original sealed packaging whenever possible. An intact vacuum seal helps protect against dehydration and freezer burn.
- Choose your freezer carefully: Manual-defrost freezers are generally preferable for long-term seafood storage because they maintain more consistent temperatures. Automatic-defrost freezers periodically warm their cooling surfaces to remove frost, which can cause temperature fluctuations, particularly near cooling elements.
- Avoid unnecessary thawing and refreezing: Repeated temperature fluctuations can negatively affect seafood texture and quality.
- Rotate your inventory: Use older seafood first to maintain the best eating experience.
- Inspect packaging: Check for damaged vacuum seals, excessive ice buildup, dehydration, or freezer burn before preparation.
Freezer burn primarily affects seafood quality rather than automatically making it unsafe to eat.
For additional information about storing and preparing wild salmon, explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
High-quality frozen seafood should be stored at consistent freezing temperatures and protected from air exposure.
When inspecting frozen seafood, look for intact packaging and avoid products showing extensive freezer burn, severe dehydration, or evidence of repeated thawing and refreezing.
After thawing, fresh-quality seafood should generally have a mild, clean aroma rather than a strong sour, rancid, or ammonia-like smell.
The flesh should have a texture appropriate for the species and should not be unusually slimy or deteriorated.
However, appearance and odor alone cannot establish whether seafood is safe to eat. Harmful bacteria and other food safety hazards may be present without obvious signs of spoilage.
If seafood has been exposed to unsafe temperatures or its storage history is uncertain, do not rely solely on smell or appearance to determine whether it is safe.
If you have concerns about the condition of a Kwee-Jack product, please contact our customer service team with photographs and your order information.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. emphasizes careful sourcing, handling, processing, freezing, and frozen storage to maintain the quality of the wild-caught seafood we offer.
Our family’s commercial fishing experience in Alaska provides firsthand knowledge of the importance of quality at every stage, beginning with the harvest.
We work with established seafood processors and suppliers and prioritize products that meet our expectations for quality and responsible sourcing.
Traceability is an important part of our approach. Understanding the fisheries, regions, and supply chains behind our seafood helps us provide customers with meaningful information about the products they purchase.
Our goal is to connect customers with premium wild-caught seafood while maintaining transparency about sourcing and the practices that influence quality.
To learn more about our fishing background and seafood sourcing philosophy, explore our guide to buying seafood directly from fishermen.
You can also explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon to learn more about wild salmon fisheries, handling, and preparation.
Our share sizes all fit in less than half the space in a typical household fridge freezer. Since each piece of fish is individually vacuum-packaged, it is easier than one might think to fit the filets into available spaces. Since that puts having Alaskan seafood for dinner in arms reach, we don’t get any complaints regarding crowded freezers!
Home Delivery & Shipping
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. ships eligible frozen wild-caught seafood products throughout the contiguous 48 United States using UPS.
Our home-delivery selection includes wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, halibut, Pacific cod, black cod, shrimp, and other premium seafood, subject to availability.
Seafood is packed frozen in insulated shipping containers with dry ice to maintain frozen temperatures during transit, with the goal of having your seafood arrive frozen at your door.
Customers in states with designated Kwee-Jack pickup locations may also have the option to purchase seafood for local pickup.
If you’re unsure which purchasing option is available in your area, begin by selecting your state on our Shop Now page.
Customers specifically looking for frozen seafood delivery can also browse our Wild-Caught Seafood Home Delivery Collection.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers frozen seafood home delivery to all 48 contiguous United States, including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, New York, and other states.
At this time, our frozen seafood home-delivery program does not include Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories.
However, our shelf-stable Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil Supplements can be shipped to all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
Some states also have designated local seafood pickup locations, which may provide additional purchasing options.
To determine the appropriate ordering method for your location, visit our Shop Now page and select your state.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. ships seafood frozen in insulated shipping containers packed with dry ice.
Dry ice helps maintain the low temperatures necessary to keep seafood frozen during transit. Our packaging is designed to protect the seafood from temperature changes while it travels through the UPS delivery network.
Our goal is for every frozen seafood shipment to remain frozen throughout transit and arrive frozen at the customer’s door.
Dry ice may partially or completely dissipate during shipping, which does not necessarily mean the seafood has thawed.
Customers should inspect their seafood promptly upon delivery and transfer it to their freezer as soon as possible.
For additional information about preserving seafood quality, explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. packs seafood frozen in insulated shipping containers with dry ice, with the goal of keeping it frozen throughout transit and having it arrive frozen at your door.
We recommend bringing your shipment inside promptly after delivery and transferring the seafood directly into your freezer.
Occasionally, shipping delays or unusually warm conditions may affect the amount of dry ice remaining or the condition of the seafood upon arrival.
If your seafood arrives partially thawed, inspect it carefully. Seafood that still contains ice crystals or has remained at 40°F or below may generally be safely refrigerated for prompt use or refrozen, although quality may be affected.
If your seafood arrives warm, has an unusual odor, or you are uncertain about its temperature history, do not consume it. Contact Kwee-Jack Fish Co. for assistance.
Shipping costs depend on the order total and applicable shipping options.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. currently offers free frozen seafood shipping on qualifying orders of $299 or more within the contiguous United States.
Orders below the free-shipping threshold may incur a shipping charge, which is displayed during checkout.
Frozen seafood home-delivery orders currently require a minimum purchase of $199.
Because shipping rates and promotions may change, customers should review the current shipping charges and available offers during checkout.
To explore ordering options, visit Shop Now — Select Your State.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. generally ships frozen seafood orders on Mondays through UPS.
Our regular order cutoff is Monday at 7:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Orders received after the cutoff are generally scheduled for the following shipping week.
Shipping schedules may be adjusted around holidays, fishing season, warehouse closures, or other operational circumstances.
Customers can review our Annual Shipping Schedule and Planned Closures for the most current information about planned shipping dates.
Because frozen seafood requires specialized packaging and temperature control, we use scheduled shipping days rather than shipping frozen products every day of the week.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination and UPS shipping service used.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. schedules frozen seafood shipments to minimize transit time and help maintain frozen temperatures during delivery.
Customers generally receive tracking information after their order has shipped, allowing them to monitor the expected delivery date.
Delivery times may be affected by weather, carrier delays, holidays, or other circumstances outside our control.
For information about scheduled shipping dates, visit our Annual Shipping Schedule and Planned Closures.
We recommend planning to receive your seafood promptly on the expected delivery date so it can be transferred to your freezer.
Customers do not generally need to be home to sign for their frozen seafood delivery, unless a particular shipment requires a signature.
However, we strongly recommend arranging to bring your seafood inside as soon as possible after delivery.
Frozen seafood is shipped in insulated packaging with dry ice, but leaving a package outdoors for an extended period—especially during hot weather—can affect its temperature.
Once delivered, remove the seafood from the shipping container and transfer it directly to your freezer.
Customers should also monitor their UPS tracking information so they know when their shipment is expected to arrive.
If your frozen seafood shipment is delayed, monitor the UPS tracking information for updated delivery estimates.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. packages seafood with insulation and dry ice to help maintain frozen temperatures during transit. However, extended delays can affect the condition of the shipment.
When your package arrives, inspect the seafood promptly.
If the seafood remains frozen, it can be transferred directly to your freezer.
If the seafood is partially thawed but still contains ice crystals or has remained at 40°F or below, it may generally be safely refrigerated for prompt use or refrozen, although quality may be affected.
If the seafood arrives warm, appears spoiled, or you are uncertain whether it remained at a safe temperature, do not consume it.
Please contact Kwee-Jack Fish Co. with your order number, delivery information, and photographs if there are concerns about the shipment’s condition.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. packages seafood frozen with dry ice, and our goal is for every shipment to arrive frozen.
Although uncommon, partial thawing can occasionally occur because of shipping delays, warm conditions, or other transit-related circumstances.
If your seafood arrives partially thawed, the most important consideration is whether it has remained at a safe temperature.
According to USDA food safety guidance, frozen food that still contains ice crystals or has remained at 40°F or below can generally be safely refrozen or refrigerated for prompt use.
However, seafood that has been exposed to temperatures above 40°F for an extended period may be unsafe to consume.
If your seafood arrives warm or you are uncertain about its condition, do not consume it.
Contact Kwee-Jack Fish Co. promptly with your order number and photographs so our customer service team can help evaluate the situation.
If your frozen seafood shipment arrives with damaged packaging or products, please inspect the contents promptly and contact Kwee-Jack Fish Co. within 24 hours of delivery to report the issue.
Photograph the shipping container, damaged packaging, and affected seafood before disposing of any materials. These photographs help our customer service team evaluate the situation and document potential shipping damage.
If the seafood remains safely frozen and the individual product packaging is intact, damage to the outer shipping box does not necessarily mean the seafood has been compromised.
However, if the seafood packaging is punctured, the products are warm, or you have concerns about contamination or food safety, do not consume the affected seafood.
Please contact Kwee-Jack Fish Co. within 24 hours of delivery with your order number, photographs, and a description of the damage.
Our customer service team will review the situation and help determine the appropriate resolution.
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co.’s Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil supplements can be purchased separately from frozen seafood.
Unlike frozen seafood, our salmon oil softgels are shelf-stable and do not require insulated packaging or dry ice.
Salmon oil orders placed without frozen seafood are generally processed within one to two business days and shipped separately from our weekly frozen seafood shipments.
Our salmon oil supplements can be shipped to all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam.
When customers order both frozen seafood and salmon oil, the products may arrive in separate shipments because of their different packaging and fulfillment requirements.
Customers can explore our available products and ordering options through the Kwee-Jack Shop Now page.
Ordering Seafood Online
Customers can purchase premium wild-caught seafood directly from Kwee-Jack Fish Co., a family-owned seafood company founded by commercial fishermen with firsthand experience harvesting wild Alaskan salmon.
Kwee-Jack offers wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, halibut, Pacific cod, black cod, smoked salmon, shrimp, and other carefully selected seafood through a combination of local pickup opportunities and frozen home delivery.
Purchasing options depend on your location. Some customers can order seafood for pickup at designated locations, while customers throughout the contiguous United States can order eligible products for home delivery.
The best place to begin is our Shop Now page. Simply select your state to explore the seafood and purchasing options available in your area.
For more information about purchasing seafood from commercial fishermen, explore our guide to buying seafood directly from fishermen.
Ordering wild-caught seafood from Kwee-Jack Fish Co. begins by selecting your location.
Visit our Shop Now page and select your state to find the appropriate purchasing options.
Depending on your location, you may be able to:
- Order for local pickup: Purchase seafood through a designated pickup location, including seasonal preorder opportunities and other scheduled pickup programs.
- Order for home delivery: Choose eligible frozen seafood products that can be shipped directly to your home.
- Explore both options: Customers near participating pickup locations may have access to both pickup and home-delivery purchasing options.
Product availability, ordering deadlines, and pricing may vary between pickup and shipped products.
You can also view our seafood pickup locations to learn where Kwee-Jack offers local pickup opportunities.
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is a family-owned seafood business founded by commercial fishermen who harvest wild sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Our fishing experience provides firsthand knowledge of salmon harvesting, handling, processing, and quality preservation.
Customers can purchase wild Alaskan sockeye salmon through Kwee-Jack’s local pickup programs or order eligible salmon products for frozen home delivery.
Our seafood offerings allow customers to purchase from a fisherman-operated company rather than relying exclusively on traditional grocery stores.
To explore purchasing options, visit Shop Now — Select Your State.
For more information about Alaska’s salmon fisheries, seafood quality, and the differences between salmon species, read our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers frozen seafood home delivery throughout the contiguous 48 United States.
Eligible seafood products are packed frozen in insulated shipping containers with dry ice and shipped via UPS, with the goal of arriving frozen at your door.
Customers in states with designated Kwee-Jack pickup locations may also have the option to purchase seafood for local pickup.
Because pickup availability, product selections, and ordering options vary by location, we recommend starting with our Shop Now page and selecting your state.
You can also review our Annual Shipping Schedule and Planned Closures for information about planned shipping dates and warehouse closures.
Important: Products designated for local pickup are not automatically eligible for home delivery. Customers requesting shipping should select products specifically offered for home delivery.
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers local seafood pickup opportunities at designated locations in several states.
Depending on the location, customers may be able to participate in seasonal bulk seafood preorders or other scheduled pickup programs.
Local pickup allows customers to receive their seafood at a designated location rather than having it shipped to their homes.
Pickup schedules, product availability, minimum quantities, and pricing may vary by location.
Visit our Kwee-Jack Seafood Pickup Locations page to find participating locations.
To explore purchasing options for your state, visit Shop Now — Select Your Location.
Absolutely. Customers do not need to live near a Kwee-Jack pickup location to purchase our wild-caught seafood.
We offer frozen seafood home delivery throughout the contiguous United States, allowing customers to order eligible products directly to their homes.
Our shipped seafood selection includes wild Alaskan salmon, halibut, cod, black cod, shrimp, and other premium seafood, subject to availability.
Seafood is packed frozen in insulated containers with dry ice and shipped via UPS.
Customers who specifically want home delivery can explore our Wild-Caught Seafood Home Delivery Collection.
If you’re unsure which purchasing option is appropriate for your location, begin with our Shop Now page.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers a variety of wild-caught seafood products, including wild Alaskan sockeye salmon, halibut, Pacific cod, black cod (sablefish), smoked salmon, ahi tuna, mahi-mahi, shrimp, and other premium seafood.
Our selection includes seafood suited for grilling, baking, smoking, pan-searing, and a wide variety of recipes.
Customers interested in learning more about individual species can explore our educational resources:
- Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon — Learn about salmon species, nutrition, harvesting, and preparation.
- Complete Guide to Pacific Halibut — Explore halibut quality, flavor, preparation, and sourcing.
- Black Cod and Sablefish Guide — Learn about this rich, buttery Alaskan seafood.
Product availability varies depending on inventory and whether customers are ordering for local pickup or home delivery.
To see what’s available for your location, visit Shop Now — Select Your State.
Minimum order requirements depend on whether customers are purchasing seafood for local pickup or home delivery.
For frozen seafood home delivery, Kwee-Jack Fish Co. currently requires a minimum order of $199. Orders of $299 or more qualify for free shipping.
Local pickup programs may have different minimum quantities, ordering requirements, and pricing structures depending on the location and pickup schedule.
Because purchasing options vary, customers should select their state through our Shop Now page to view the applicable products and ordering requirements.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers wild-caught seafood throughout the year, although product availability and purchasing opportunities may vary by season.
Our home-delivery program allows customers to order eligible frozen seafood products throughout the year, subject to inventory availability and scheduled shipping operations.
Some local pickup programs operate seasonally and may require customers to preorder seafood before designated pickup dates.
Because wild-caught seafood is harvested during specific fishing seasons, availability of individual products can change throughout the year.
Our careful freezing and storage practices help preserve seafood quality beyond the fishing season, allowing customers to enjoy wild-caught seafood year-round.
Customers can select their state and explore current ordering options or view our pickup locations for additional information.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers both local pickup and frozen seafood home delivery, but these are separate purchasing options with different products, pricing, and fulfillment methods.
Local Pickup: Choose this option when purchasing seafood through a designated Kwee-Jack pickup location. Pickup orders must be collected according to the applicable location’s schedule and instructions.
Home Delivery: Choose this option when you want eligible frozen seafood shipped directly to your home through UPS. Home-delivery products are specifically designated for shipping.
Some customers may have access to both options, depending on their location.
The easiest way to find the correct purchasing option is to visit Shop Now — Select Your State.
Customers can also view all Kwee-Jack pickup locations or explore our Home Delivery Seafood Collection if they specifically want seafood shipped to their homes.
Please note: Products designated for local pickup cannot be assumed to qualify for home delivery. Customers should select the appropriate purchasing option before placing an order.
Local Seafood Pickup & Community Supported Fishery (CSF)
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers local pickup opportunities for premium wild-caught seafood at designated locations in several states.
Our local pickup program operates through scheduled bulk seafood deliveries. Customers preorder their seafood in advance, and Kwee-Jack coordinates delivery to a designated pickup location on a scheduled date.
This approach allows us to distribute high-quality frozen seafood efficiently while connecting customers more directly with our family-owned fishing business.
Unlike traditional seafood markets, our pickup locations are not walk-in retail stores with seafood available for immediate purchase. Customers must place their orders before the applicable ordering deadline.
To find available pickup opportunities, visit our Kwee-Jack Seafood Pickup Locations page.
You can also select your state through our Shop Now page to explore the purchasing options available in your area.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. offers scheduled seafood pickup opportunities at designated locations in Montana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Pickup availability varies by city, and each location may have its own ordering deadlines, pickup dates, and product selections.
All pickup locations operate through advance ordering and scheduled bulk seafood deliveries rather than traditional retail storefronts.
Customers should review the available locations and ordering information before placing an order.
Find a pickup location: View Kwee-Jack Seafood Pickup Locations.
If you don’t live near a pickup location, Kwee-Jack also offers eligible frozen seafood products for home delivery throughout the contiguous United States.
Visit Shop Now — Select Your State to explore the purchasing options available to you.
Kwee-Jack’s local pickup program allows customers to preorder premium wild-caught seafood and collect it during a scheduled bulk delivery to their community.
The process generally works as follows:
- Find your location: Visit our Shop Now page and select your state to find available pickup opportunities.
- Choose your seafood: Browse the products offered for your selected pickup location.
- Place your preorder: Complete your purchase before the location’s ordering deadline.
- Review pickup instructions: Confirm the scheduled pickup date, time, and location associated with your order.
- Collect your seafood: Arrive during the designated pickup window to receive your order.
Because seafood is delivered in bulk according to customer preorders, pickup orders must be placed in advance.
Our pickup locations do not maintain regular retail inventory for walk-in purchases.
For additional information about our fisherman-direct approach, explore How Kwee-Jack Works.
A Community Supported Fishery (CSF) connects seafood consumers more directly with fishermen and fishing communities.
Similar in concept to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), a CSF helps customers purchase seafood through a system that emphasizes relationships with fishermen, responsible sourcing, and greater awareness of where seafood originates.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. operates a fisherman-founded seafood business that incorporates elements of the Community Supported Fishery model.
Through our local pickup program, customers preorder wild-caught seafood, and we coordinate bulk deliveries to designated community pickup locations.
This approach helps streamline distribution while allowing customers to purchase seafood from a family-owned company with firsthand commercial fishing experience.
Unlike some traditional CSF programs, customers do not necessarily need to purchase a recurring subscription or commit to a predetermined seafood share. Ordering requirements depend on the products and pickup opportunities available at their location.
Learn more about our approach in How Kwee-Jack Works or explore our guide to buying seafood directly from fishermen.
Customers can preorder wild Alaskan salmon and other available seafood through Kwee-Jack’s designated local pickup programs.
To begin, visit our Shop Now page and select your state.
If local pickup is available in your area, follow the ordering instructions for your selected location.
Available products may include wild Alaskan sockeye salmon and other premium wild-caught seafood, depending on the pickup program and current inventory.
Be sure to review the ordering deadline and scheduled pickup date before completing your purchase.
Important: Local pickup products are designated for collection at specific locations and are not automatically eligible for home delivery.
Customers who prefer seafood shipped directly to their homes should select products specifically offered for home delivery.
For more information about our salmon, explore the Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Yes. Customers who live near a participating Kwee-Jack pickup location may be able to purchase seafood through our scheduled local pickup program rather than ordering frozen seafood for home delivery.
Local pickup orders are delivered in bulk to designated community locations, where customers collect their preordered seafood during the scheduled pickup window.
Because local pickup and home delivery use different distribution methods, product pricing, minimum order requirements, and available selections may differ.
Local pickup is not necessarily available at all times, and customers must place orders before the applicable preorder deadline.
To explore local pickup opportunities, visit our Seafood Pickup Locations.
Customers can also select their state through our Shop Now page to compare available purchasing options.
Yes. Kwee-Jack’s local pickup and home-delivery programs may have different pricing structures because they use different distribution and fulfillment methods.
Local pickup orders are coordinated through scheduled bulk seafood deliveries, while home-delivery orders require individual insulated shipping containers, dry ice, and UPS transportation.
Product sizes, packaging, minimum quantities, and available seafood selections may also differ between purchasing options.
As a result, customers should not assume that prices or product availability are identical between local pickup and home delivery.
To view the products and pricing available for your location, visit Shop Now — Select Your State.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. schedules local seafood pickup events according to each participating location’s delivery calendar.
Pickup frequency varies by location, and some communities may have seasonal or periodic pickup opportunities rather than regularly scheduled weekly deliveries.
Customers must place their orders before the applicable preorder deadline and collect their seafood during the designated pickup window.
Because pickup schedules may change, customers should review the current ordering information for their selected location rather than relying on previous pickup dates.
Visit our Kwee-Jack Seafood Pickup Locations page to explore participating locations.
You can also select your state through our Shop Now page to find current purchasing opportunities.
Local pickup and home delivery are separate purchasing programs at Kwee-Jack Fish Co.
Products designated for local pickup are intended to be collected at a specific location during a scheduled delivery event. A local pickup order does not automatically qualify for home delivery.
Customers who want seafood shipped directly to their homes should select products specifically offered through our frozen seafood home-delivery program.
Eligible home-delivery seafood is packed frozen in insulated containers with dry ice and shipped through UPS to addresses throughout the contiguous United States.
If you’ve already placed a local pickup order but need home delivery instead, please contact Kwee-Jack customer service before the scheduled pickup date. Changes may depend on order status, product availability, and fulfillment requirements and are subject to additional shipping costs.
For customers who specifically want seafood shipped to their homes, explore our Wild-Caught Seafood Home Delivery Collection.
If you’re unsure which purchasing option to choose, start with Shop Now — Select Your State.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co.’s local pickup orders are delivered to designated locations according to scheduled bulk seafood deliveries.
Because these events are organized around customer preorders, it’s important to collect your seafood during the assigned pickup window.
If you believe you may miss your scheduled pickup, please contact Kwee-Jack Fish Co. as soon as possible so our team can review your situation and explain any available options.
Alternative pickup arrangements, storage, or rescheduling may not be available and should not be assumed.
If you’ve already missed your pickup, contact our customer service team promptly with your order information.
To review available pickup opportunities and ordering information, visit our Kwee-Jack Seafood Pickup Locations.
Referral Program & Subscriptions
If you are an existing/previous customers and would like to look up your referral link:
1) Click Here
2) Enter the email address you would have used for previous orders.
3) A link should display. Send that link to your friends. When they click the link you sent, it will have a unique discount code for them to use when they place their order - they just need to apply that code during check and they will receive a $20 off discount and you will receive a $10 off discount code for future orders!
If you'd like to manage your subscription, please CLICK HERE to login to our subscription portal.
You're also welcome to contact us at hello@eatwildsalmon.com; we have options on our end to customize subscription timing down to the week/day/month interval that best suits your needs.
Purchase & Return Terms
All our purchases go through our online store, which accepts major wallets including Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal Wallet (not PayPal), Amazon Pay, Shop, Shop Pay. We also accept all major credit cards. Monthly or bi-weekly installment plans are available through Shop Pay. We no longer accept PayPal unless it is part of your PayPal Wallet.
In the pre-season, before a single fish is caught, we pay our professional processor in Alaska so that a portion of our upcoming harvest is reserved for all of you. Your purchase before fishing season allows your share of the catch to be designated for you as it moves through a careful process to get from the net to your table.
We have seasonal purchasing deadlines each year for our pickup locations, after which availability is not guaranteed and the price is slightly higher. Making your purchase during the pre-order season guarantees the best in availability and pricing. We bring harvests to our communities in 1,000 pound containers, so generally any extra fish available is when we are selling the remainder of a container. Word to the wise: it typically sells out quickly, so don’t miss out. Any seafood that we have available can be shipped to you via UPS.
In order to offer the very best wild Alaskan salmon and halibut at an improved price point, our Community Supported Fishery (CSF) is modeled on efficiency. Our fish is available to purchase pre-season, the harvest in Alaska takes place, and your share of that harvest is transported in deep freeze by barge and by long-haul freight to either your CSF pick-up location (if available in your area) or to your door via Direct Shipping. Seafood fishing seasons differ by species, and we do sell out, so please visit our Online Store to see what is available.
Sustainability, Responsible Fishing & Seafood Sourcing
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is committed to offering responsibly harvested wild-caught seafood from established fisheries in Alaska and other regions.
As a family-owned company with firsthand commercial fishing experience, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy fish populations and productive fisheries for future generations.
Our family participates in Alaska’s Bristol Bay sockeye salmon fishery, which operates under science-based management practices designed to protect spawning populations and support long-term sustainability.
For seafood we source from other fisheries, we prioritize reputable suppliers, responsible harvesting practices, and product quality.
Sustainability considerations vary by species, fishery, and harvesting method, so we encourage customers to learn about the origins of the seafood they purchase.
Explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon to learn more about wild Alaskan salmon and its fisheries.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co.‘s wild Alaskan sockeye salmon comes from the waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska, one of the world’s most productive wild sockeye salmon fisheries.
Our family has firsthand experience commercially harvesting salmon in Bristol Bay, giving us a direct connection to the fishery and the people who work within it.
Bristol Bay sockeye salmon are born in freshwater, migrate into the North Pacific Ocean to mature, and eventually return to their natal rivers to spawn.
The region is known for its abundant wild salmon populations and carefully managed commercial fisheries.
Our emphasis on responsible harvesting, careful handling, and proper freezing helps preserve the quality of this remarkable wild seafood.
For more information about sockeye salmon and its natural life cycle, explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Yes. Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is a family-owned seafood company with direct commercial fishing experience in Alaska.
Our family participates in the Bristol Bay sockeye salmon fishery, where we harvest wild Alaskan salmon.
In addition to the salmon we harvest ourselves, we source other seafood products from established fisheries and trusted suppliers.
These products include Pacific halibut, Pacific cod, black cod, shrimp, tuna, and other wild-caught seafood.
We do not personally harvest every species we sell, and we believe transparency about that distinction is important.
Our fishing background gives us firsthand knowledge of seafood harvesting, handling, and quality standards that informs how we select products for our customers.
To learn more about the advantages of purchasing seafood from fishing families and businesses connected to commercial fisheries, read our Guide to Buying Seafood Directly from Fishermen.
Alaska’s wild salmon fisheries are managed using scientific research, population monitoring, and harvest regulations designed to maintain healthy spawning populations.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game monitors salmon returns and establishes fishing opportunities based on conservation objectives.
In Bristol Bay, commercial fishing openings and restrictions can change during the season as managers evaluate salmon abundance and spawning escapement.
This approach allows fishing activity to respond to actual salmon returns rather than relying exclusively on fixed annual harvest limits.
Maintaining sufficient spawning salmon is essential to supporting future generations of wild fish.
Kwee-Jack’s family fishing experience provides firsthand familiarity with the importance of these management practices.
For additional information about wild salmon fisheries, visit our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Buying seafood directly from fishermen generally means purchasing from a business owned or operated by commercial fishermen rather than relying exclusively on traditional grocery-store distribution channels.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. is a family-owned seafood company with direct participation in Alaska’s commercial salmon fishery.
Our connection to the fishing industry allows us to share firsthand information about harvesting, seafood handling, and the importance of maintaining product quality.
We also source additional seafood from established fisheries and suppliers to provide customers with a broader selection of wild-caught products.
Although not every product is harvested personally by our family, our fishing experience informs our sourcing standards and business philosophy.
Learn more in our Guide to Buying Seafood Directly from Fishermen.
To explore purchasing options, visit Shop Now — Select Your State.
The environmental impacts of wild-caught and farm-raised seafood depend on the species, fishery or farming operation, management practices, and harvesting methods.
Well-managed wild fisheries can provide seafood without requiring fish farming facilities, while aquaculture can also play a role in global seafood production.
Wild fisheries must be managed carefully to protect fish populations, habitats, and the broader marine ecosystem.
Aquaculture operations face different environmental considerations, including feed sourcing, waste management, disease control, and interactions with wild fish populations.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. specializes in wild-caught seafood because of our family’s commercial fishing background and our commitment to products harvested from natural fisheries.
Rather than claiming all wild-caught seafood is automatically more sustainable than all farm-raised seafood, we encourage customers to consider the specific origins and production practices of the products they purchase.
For additional information about wild salmon, explore our Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
Purchasing seafood from a family-owned fishing company provides an opportunity to support a business with a personal connection to the fishing industry.
Kwee-Jack Fish Co. was built around our family’s commercial fishing experience in Alaska and our desire to connect customers with high-quality wild-caught seafood.
Our experience on the water shapes how we approach seafood sourcing, handling, freezing, and customer education.
Rather than simply offering seafood as another retail product, we want customers to understand where their fish comes from and what contributes to its quality.
We also believe that knowledgeable customer service, transparency, and long-term customer relationships are important parts of the seafood-buying experience.
Customers can purchase Kwee-Jack seafood through scheduled local pickup programs or eligible frozen seafood home delivery, depending on their location.
To learn more about purchasing seafood from fishermen, explore our Guide to Buying Seafood Directly from Fishermen.
When you’re ready to order, visit Shop Now — Select Your State.