From Sea to Table,
the Cooper Way

At Cooper Fisheries, we believe how your seafood is handled is the most important thing – it impacts flavor, texture, nourishment, and your trust in our family. Our process is born from generations of experience, a commitment to honest work, and a deep respect for both our customers and the ocean.

Here, you can see and taste the difference: seafood handled right, every time.

The Catch: Sustainable, Hands-On Fishing

Every journey starts with our family on the water. We fish in the cold, wild waters of southeast Alaska, targeting sustainable seafood with strict care for local quotas and the environment. Our methods are hands-on and sustainable, ensuring each catch supports both the health of the ocean and the future of our livelihood.

Immediate Onboard Handling

Quality starts the moment we bring each fish on board. Right away, we dress and bleed the catch - cleaning it carefully by hand to preserve its purity and remove anything that could impair flavor. Next, it’s plunged into slush ice, rapidly chilling every fillet or crab to protect that just-caught freshness. By acting within minutes, we keep the taste, texture, and nutrition at their absolute best.

During our winter crab season off the Oregon Coast, crab are kept live with the utmost care. Our tanks are replenished with new water daily, and special attention is given to the water temperature to ensure that when you purchase our crab, it is as fresh as if you caught it yourself.

Blast Freezing & Exclusive Storage

Every fish we touch is blast-frozen at ultra-low temperatures, locking in that peak-of-catch freshness until it reaches your kitchen. We store our seafood in a dedicated family locker at the Petersburg community cold storage, so your order is never mixed, swapped, or left to wait in a crowded warehouse. Unlike industry giants who may freeze, thaw, and refreeze their fish, we promise a single, careful freeze for you.

Packaging & Shipping:
Cold, Direct, Secure

When your order is ready, we pack it in insulated boxes with gel packs, guaranteeing it stays cold and safe no matter the distance. We ship quickly via FedEx overnight or arrange direct pickup - tracking each order and keeping you informed every step of the way. Your seafood stays frozen, never changing hands or thawing, until it arrives at your door.