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Sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) are sometimes called Black Cod or Butterfish.  They are not a member of the cod family, but Sablefish have a body shape that resembles a cod.  The skin color is black and the flesh is white.  Sablefish can grow to 40 pounds, but most are in the 5 – 10 pound range. 

 

Frozen specifications:  Dressed (gutted), head-off (J-cut/collar removed) size grades are 7#/Up, 5/7#, 4/5#, 3/4#, 2/3#, and 1/2#.  Sablefish fillets are available upon request. The recommended holding temperature for maximum shelf life is -10°F. 

Fresh specifications:  Dressed (gutted), head-off (Jj-cut/collar removed) size grades are 7#/Up and 5/7#.  Recommended holding temperature for maximum shelf life is 32°F. 

 

Alaska Sablefish season traditionally opens the first part of March and stays open through mid-November.  Fresh Alaska Sablefish is available during this season and frozen Alaska Sablefish is available throughout the year.

 

The Alaska Sablefish comes from a stable and well managed fishery. The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council (NPFMC) manages this fishery and sets the seasons to coincide with the Halibut fishery. The NPFMC has been able to maintain a stable fishery and prevent stock and environmental problems that have caused concern in other parts of the world.  Alaska Sablefish is included in the "Best Choices"  list by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch.