Oregon Albacore Commission

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Oregon Albacore Commission Wild Oregon Albacore caught for you to enjoy by independent, family fishermen all along the Oregon coast. Savor the loins, cans or pouches all year!

The Oregon Albacore Commission is an industry-funded state commodity commission engaging in communication, education, research and promotional programs that benefit the production, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing, and use of Oregon Albacore tuna. The fast, powerful Oregon Albacore are hand-caught, one at a time, and handled with care all through the process. The boats tow lures called “jigs” from fishing lines attached to outriggers, that are extended on either side of the boat. Tuna is also caught on individual poles held by fishermen using bait. Once an albacore bites, the fisherman lands it by hand, removes the barbless hook, and transfers it to ice for the fresh market or to an on-board freezer. In both cases the fish is preserved in as fresh a state as possible. This type of fishing, sometimes called trolling, hook and line, or pole-caught, produces the very best quality, and eliminates inadvertent catch of other types of fish (called by-catch) such as sea turtles and dolphins. The fishing practices of the Oregon Albacore fleet are a source of pride. These high standards have been commended by international environmental groups, such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which certified the fishery as well-managed and sustainable. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch awarded Oregon Albacore with a “Best Choice” because of the abundant stocks and environmentally friendly fishing methods.

10/07/2026

October is National Seafood Month, and what better way to celebrate than by stocking your freezer with Oregon Albacore? 🐟 Deleana (creator of this video) recently picked up two BIG albacore straight off the boat in Garibaldi. They filleted the fish themselves, enjoyed some fresh, then portioned and packed the rest into the freezer to enjoy later.

Buying Oregon Albacore directly from local fishermen and seafood markets is a great way to fill your freezer with high quality, locally caught seafood while supporting Oregon’s fishing communities. Want to stock up? Find out where to source Oregon caught Albacore at oregonalbacore.org > Buy.

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Oregon Albacore, Oregon artist, and a whole lot of local flavor. 🌊 We love seeing how people around our coast cook with ...
10/05/2026

Oregon Albacore, Oregon artist, and a whole lot of local flavor. 🌊 We love seeing how people around our coast cook with the season’s catch. Newport artist Leighton Blackwell seared albacore from Chelsea Rose Seafood with sesame seeds, then topped it with kelp chili crisp from Outdoor Chef Life and Barnacle Seafoods.

Oregon Albacore is caught one fish at a time by hook and line, then carefully handled to preserve the quality and rich flavor of the fish. Learn more and get some: oregonalbacore.org.

Photo + dish: Leighton Blackwell

October is National Seafood Month AND it’s still Albacore season on the Oregon coast! 👏 🐟 Pacific Albacore tuna are a mi...
10/02/2026

October is National Seafood Month AND it’s still Albacore season on the Oregon coast! 👏 🐟 Pacific Albacore tuna are a migratory species, and schools of these fish usually swim through Oregon waters as early as June, and well into October.

Learn more about how you can buy Oregon Albacore fresh off the boat, in seafood markets, and online through our website: https://www.oregonalbacore.org/buy-folder

📸: Sea-Bre’s , fish from Newport-based F/V Ocean Lady M

Hello, October! 🍂 Wouldn’t you be excited to receive this basket of goodness? As the seasons change, we’re holding onto ...
10/01/2026

Hello, October! 🍂 Wouldn’t you be excited to receive this basket of goodness?

As the seasons change, we’re holding onto a little taste of summer by stocking the pantry with Oregon Albacore. 🐟 Canned albacore is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the season’s catch all year long, and Oregon fishing families like Seawind Family Tuna make it easy, with shipping available!

Stock up now, enjoy Oregon Albacore all winter.

Learn more and see all the companies that have options to buy canned tuna at: https://www.oregonalbacore.org/buy-folder

📸: Seawind Family Tuna

Thank you to Flying Fish- Sustainable Seafood- Oregon for always being a champion of sustainable seafood. We loved to se...
09/29/2026

Thank you to Flying Fish- Sustainable Seafood- Oregon for always being a champion of sustainable seafood. We loved to see you highlight Albacore Tuna!

Spotted at Old Pal (in Portland) earlier this month: a gorgeous tuna centric dish featuring Oregon albacore with tonnato...
09/28/2026

Spotted at Old Pal (in Portland) earlier this month: a gorgeous tuna centric dish featuring Oregon albacore with tonnato, Sun Gold tomatoes, olives, chile oil and basil. 🐟 🌿

We love seeing Oregon albacore paired with the best of the late summer harvest. If you order local Albacore at a restaurant in Oregon, snap a photo and send it our way!

We’re excited to see The Wilds Taphouse & BBQ in Newport is celebrating Oregon Albacore this weekend! Their Albacore App...
09/24/2026

We’re excited to see The Wilds Taphouse & BBQ in Newport is celebrating Oregon Albacore this weekend! Their Albacore Appreciation Weekend starts Friday, Sept 25th, and features two different specials showcasing the versatility of albacore with their favorite flavors!

🍜 Seared Albacore Vermicelli Bowl: Seared soy-ginger albacore, pickled carrot, cucumber, serrano, crispy onions, mint, basil on a bed of rice noodles with a traditional Vietnamese sauce.

🔥 Smoked Albacore BBQ Sandwich: A fusion of The Wilds Taphouse BBQ-style with lightly smoked, flaked albacore as the guest star of their favorite sandwich. Choose your own adventure with their many homemade sauces.

The Wilds sources their albacore from the Fish Market in Newport, supporting the fishermen bringing in Oregon’s finest seafood.

Step off the beaten path and discover what happens when our coastal restaurants are inspired by Oregon Albacore!

We’re still thinking about these Oregon Albacore dishes from last month’s Alba Alba event in McMinnville. Alea Bakery at...
09/24/2026

We’re still thinking about these Oregon Albacore dishes from last month’s Alba Alba event in McMinnville.

Alea Bakery at Mac Market served up three very different takes on our local catch:
🍅 Pan Con Tomate, with Albacore pastrami and fermented green garlic emulsion on country sourdough
🌿 Albacore Crudo, with aguachile, tomatillo shrub, serrano, Persian cucumber, and fig leaf
🍞 Tonnato Toast, sourdough crostini with Albacore Tataki, dulse seaweed, beet, purslane, potato, and goma

Feeling inspired? Take a cue from Alea and try recreating your own version at home. Oregon Albacore is incredibly versatile, whether you’re curing it for a pastrami-inspired preparation or keeping things fresh and bright with an aguachile. Oregon Albacore is in season now, so it’s a great time to experiment in your own kitchen.

Find out where to buy Oregon Albacore directly from fishermen and seafood markets around the state: https://www.oregonalbacore.org/buy-folder

Our friends at Katy Jane's Oyster Bar have a fantastic Salade Niçoise on the menu right now, featuring Oregon albacore a...
09/23/2026

Our friends at Katy Jane's Oyster Bar have a fantastic Salade Niçoise on the menu right now, featuring Oregon albacore alongside Romano beans, new potatoes and all the good things late summer has to offer.

It’s the perfect time of year to take advantage of these beautiful local ingredients, and a time when eating a giant salad for dinner is not only acceptable, but encouraged.

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