TODAY’S FISH AUCTION PRICES
It’s a far cry from the old chalkboard and auctioneer, but it’s still a daily ritual in New Bedford: The catch comes in; buyers post bids electronically; and waiting trucks carry seafood from the nation’s wealthiest commercial fishing port to customers around the world. Every weekday at noon, The New Bedford Light brings you “The Daily Catch” — a listing of the latest seafood prices from the Buyers and Sellers Exchange. (Note: The exchange doesn’t update all prices every day. The Daily Catch reflects the most recent prices available.)
For a front row seat at the auction, read Will Sennott’s account of the “swift dance” that unfolds each morning on New Bedford’s waterfront.
Scallop prices updated June 26, 2026. Fish prices updated June 26, 2026.
Scallops
| Species | Weight | Avg $/lbs | Min $/lbs | Max $/lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-20 Channel Scallops | 10,950 lbs. | $ 20.35 | $ 18.55 | $ 21.2 |
| 10-20 Mid-Atlantic Scallops | 12,583 lbs. | $ 18.18 | $ 18 | $ 18.55 |
| 20-30 Mid-Atlantic Scallops | 28,727 lbs. | $ 13.68 | $ 13.3 | $ 16.45 |
| U-10 Mid-Atlantic Scallops | 2,550 lbs. | $ 18.54 | $ 17.3 | $ 19.55 |
| U-12 Channel Scallops | 6,138 lbs. | $ 26.69 | $ 25.75 | $ 26.75 |
Fish
| Species | Weight | Avg $/lbs | Min $/lbs | Max $/lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddock | 250 lbs. | $ 3.58 | $ 3.58 | $ 3.58 |
| Halibut | 27 lbs. | $ 9.1 | $ 9.1 | $ 9.1 |
| Large Cod | 75 lbs. | $ 3.38 | $ 3.38 | $ 3.38 |
| Large Hake | 2,020 lbs. | $ 2.71 | $ 2.48 | $ 2.93 |
| Large Monktails | 1,310 lbs. | $ 2.5 | $ 2.5 | $ 2.5 |
| Large Sea Dabs | 700 lbs. | $ 3.23 | $ 3.23 | $ 3.23 |
| Large Yellowtail Flounder | 15 lbs. | $ 1.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.08 |
| Medium Greysole | 15 lbs. | $ 3.88 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.88 |
| Medium Hake | 660 lbs. | $ 2.28 | $ 2.28 | $ 2.28 |
| Medium Pollock | 180 lbs. | $ 4.33 | $ 4.33 | $ 4.33 |
| Medium Red Fish | 135 lbs. | $ 1.13 | $ 1.13 | $ 1.13 |
| Medium Sea Dabs | 325 lbs. | $ 2.78 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.78 |
| Pollock | 170 lbs. | $ 4.23 | $ 4.23 | $ 4.23 |
| Scrod Cod | 50 lbs. | $ 2.78 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.78 |
| Scrod Haddock | 330 lbs. | $ 2.63 | $ 2.63 | $ 2.63 |
| Scrod Pollock | 115 lbs. | $ 1.23 | $ 1.23 | $ 1.23 |
| Small Greysole | 60 lbs. | $ 2.43 | $ 2.43 | $ 2.43 |
| Small Monktails | 1,350 lbs. | $ 1.52 | $ 1.48 | $ 1.53 |
| Small Sea Dabs | 250 lbs. | $ 3.23 | $ 3.23 | $ 3.23 |
| Sow Hake | 1,710 lbs. | $ 3.47 | $ 2.93 | $ 4.48 |
| Striped Bass | 506 lbs. | $ 3.5 | $ 3.5 | $ 3.5 |
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