Summary
March landings came in at 135,000 pounds — nearly double budget — and redfish contract unloads brought in over $11,000. Still, the exchange is drawing $70,000 from its line of credit and pumping is running well behind projections.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The exchange is using $70,000 of its line of credit, with $50,000 of cash reserve available.
Commercial fishermen and the working waterfront depend on a healthy, financially stable fish exchange.
The Exchange's operating budget, which depends on landing volume through lean winter months.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Portland Fish Pier Authority - Oct 15, 2026
The Exchange's largest vessel has been sold and is headed to Gloucester, an estimated 10 percent revenue hit at a time when landings are already down and September ran a $77,000 net loss. New buyers like North Coast Seafoods and several local fishermen expanding their boats may help offset the loss.
Portland Fish Pier Authority - Jun 11, 2026
The subcommittee was to discuss allowing salmon to be landed and sold through the Exchange auction, adding revenue and volume without competing with the local groundfish fleet. The Exchange already handles salmon container operations with Eimskip and Hiddenfjord.
Portland Fish Pier Authority - May 21, 2026
The board was scheduled to vote on whether salmon can be landed, processed and sold at the Portland Fish Exchange under its rules on accepted species.
Portland Fish Pier Authority - Apr 9, 2026
March landings came in at 135,000 pounds — nearly double budget — and redfish contract unloads brought in over $11,000. Still, the exchange is drawing $70,000 from its line of credit and pumping is running well behind projections.
Portland Fish Pier Authority - Mar 19, 2026
The fish exchange — the auction hub for the local groundfish fleet — was the subject of a subcommittee update and staff report. Its health affects what local fishermen earn for their catch.
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