Fresh Whole Rainbow Trout

Is trout farm-raised?

Rainbow trout is typically farm-raised. It has a mild, slightly nutty flavor.

How do I cook a whole trout?

Pan-fry, roast or grill it whole. The skin is edible and crisps well.

Does it have a lot of bones?

A whole trout has a central spine and small pin bones. The flesh lifts easily off the spine once it's cooked.

How should I store it, and how long will it stay fresh?

Refrigerate it as soon as it arrives and cook it within 48 hours of delivery, or freeze it right away. See our Care & Prep guide for storage and thawing tips.

How do I know when it's done?

Cook until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The USDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F.

Can I get it portioned or vacuum sealed?

Where available, you can choose portion sizes and vacuum sealing before you add it to your box. Vacuum sealing is a flat $25 per order, and whole fish aren't eligible.

How much should I order per person?

For whole fish, plan on about 1 pound of whole fish per person. Order more for large appetites or if you want leftovers.

When will my order ship, and when will it arrive?

You choose your delivery date at checkout, and we ship your order overnight the day before. Because we only ship Monday through Thursday, delivery is available Tuesday through Friday, so your seafood never sits in a carrier facility over the weekend outside its 48-hour freshness window. Available delivery dates may vary with our seasonal store hours.

How is it shipped?

Overnight only — since fresh seafood has a strict 48-hour safety window once it leaves our store in Seattle. Continental U.S. orders ship via FedEx Priority Overnight or UPS Ground Overnight, depending on your location. Local customers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are eligible for discounted UPS Ground Overnight rates. See our full shipping rates by region ->

Do you ship to my address?

We ship to residential and business addresses across all 48 continental states, plus Alaska and Hawaii at a flat rate. We're unable to ship to PO boxes, FPO, or APO addresses.

What if my order arrives damaged or spoiled?

If your order arrives spoiled or you receive the wrong product, contact us within 14 days of delivery. We're not able to accept returns once an order has shipped, so if there's an issue, please reach out to us right away.
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Fresh Whole Rainbow Trout

Fresh Rainbow Trout is known for its mild, delicate flavor and tender, flaky texture. It’s an approachable and versatile fish that works beautifully for roasting, grilling, baking, or pan-searing.

What Does Rainbow Trout Taste Like?

Rainbow Trout has a mild, slightly nutty flavor with tender, delicate meat. Its subtle flavor pairs beautifully with lemon, garlic, butter, olive oil, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables.

How to Cook Whole Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout can be baked, roasted, grilled, or pan-seared. For a simple whole-fish preparation, season with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs before cooking.

Because cooking time varies based on the size of the fish and preparation method, cook according to your chosen recipe and preferred doneness.

How Much Rainbow Trout Should I Order?

When serving whole trout, plan for a larger portion than you would with a boneless fillet because the fish includes bones and other portions that aren't eaten.

Check the product options for current fish sizes when planning your meal.

Fresh Rainbow Trout from Pure Food Fish Market

Pure Food Fish Market has been serving customers at Seattle's Pike Place Market since 1911. Four generations later, our family continues to prepare seafood with the experience and care of a traditional fish market.