Cover photo courtesy of Captain Rob
When you live a few hundred miles from the ocean, it’s smart to track the source of your seafood. When the vendor is at your local farmers’ market and goes by the name “Captain Rob,” you’re probably on the right track.
Rob Davis is quick to tell you why his seafood is unique to the Spokane area. Everything is wild-caught and frozen at the peak of freshness (never frozen twice, never thawed). He works with fishermen who practice responsible harvesting. And he knows the waters.
Davis began fishing when he was seven, pursued his captain’s license, and has since fished all over the world, including on a 160-foot crab boat in the Bering Sea. He lives in Deer Park, Wash., but travels back often to fish the wild waters off Alaska. This is the second year Captain Rob has brought seafood to a local consumer market.
“I didn’t expect it to be so satisfying talking to people and educating our customers about our beautiful and delicious seafood,” says Davis. While Davis’ seafood offerings vary each week, you can find Pacific halibut, black cod, rockfish, wild Alaskan king salmon, crab clusters and—occasionally—fresh crab legs.
Seafood offers athletes a great recovery meal with inflammation-reducing omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals that support the immune system.
Local farmers markets end in October, but you can find Captain Rob’s wild seafood at the new Scale House Market year-round. Follow Captain Rob’s Wild Seafood on Facebook for flash deals and weekly offerings.
