Fishwife

4.5 171 Reviews

Fishwife makes ethically-sourced and traceable premium tinned seafood like smoked albacore tuna and rainbow trout.

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90% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • High-quality, delicious fish
  • Ethical sourcing commitment
  • Impressive flavor range
  • Attractive, unique packaging
  • Exciting collaborations
  • Overpriced products
  • Insufficient quantity
  • Overpowering flavors in some products
  • Unappealing smoky taste

Fishwife is praised for its high-quality, delicious tinned fish and ethical sourcing, with special mention of their smoked rainbow trout and collaborations like the Fly by Jing. The brand's commitment to sustainability, impressive range of flavors, and unique, attractive packaging are additional strengths. However, many customers find the products overpriced, and some feel the quantity received doesn't justify the cost. While the product flavors are generally appreciated, few reports of overpowering flavors and unappealing smoky taste indicate room for improvement.

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171 reviews

3 months ago

my first little foray into tinned fish after seeing it all over my tiktok page was with fishwife and it really blew me away! really tasty, cute packaging, long-lasting, definitely worth the price. i LOVE the partnership with fly by jing and think that there's many opportunities for other cool collabs in the future.

3 months ago

Though a bit on the expensive side (I had a coupon for $2 off the normal $8.99 price), this is one of those situations where you absolutely get what you pay for. I purchased the slow-smoked mackerel with chili flakes, and absolutely loved it. I've tasted a few other brands—King Oscar immediately comes to mind—and these were far and away more flavorful. There's a touch of sugar and garlic mixed in with the olive oil and chilis, which adds a unique sweetness and punch to the overall taste (It's so good I saved the oil to blend in with vinegar for a future salad dressing). If you like tinned fish, definitely give this one a try!

3 months ago

I am OBSESSED with fishwife tinned fish. I recently ordered the smokey trio & ate all 3 cans in a week. my go to prep is grilling some sourdough and topping it with cream cheese or some sort of spread and then top with the fish. it’s incredible! I do think it’s kind of expensive - it’s a special occasion thing in my household but if you do have the cash I would stock up! I understand the pricing being high due to everything that goes into it and how high quality the fish is. The branding and everything is so on point - I LOVE fish wife! try asap.

4 months ago

I got their variety pack when they first came out to gift to my boyfriend for his birthday. He loved it and he’s a tin fish connoisseur (according to him). I tried the spicy tuna the other day and it was so good. I put it on a pita cracker with a bit of cottage cheese and unlocked my new favorite snack

2 years ago

Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

I was shocked fish from a can could taste this good! It definitely beat my expectations. The price is a bit steep for an everyday purchase but it's great for special occasions

3 years ago

We need a moment of silence for the branding and packaging before we begin. WOW. ... ... ... So far I've tried the Salmon and Trout. When I first got them in the mail I was just so excited I didn't know what to do so I opened up the salmon and ate it straight from the tin (I mean hot girls eat tinned fish, right?). I didn't really love it like that, but the quality was incredible and I appreciated that. When it came time to try the trout, my friend whipped up a quick little dip with the limited ingredients in my house (celery, white wine vinegar, off-brand Ritz crackers), it was so good, an absolute HIT. I still have the Tuna left and will definitely be making some sort of dip or salad. Sad to see 'em go, love to watch 'em leave. I also have the dish towels that just make me so happy.

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I know there are recipes on the site, but it'd be great to have a fun lil post card or something in the box!

3 years ago

I really loved the site experience and overall vibe and aesthetic. I got the rainbow trout and it didn't taste canned at all. It's a great sized lunch for one and I made it with toast and a pasta dish.

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I'd love more recipe ideas and to try other types of canned fish from Fishwife!

9 months ago

Love the packaging and their collaborations. Their holiday sets are a hit. If you’re just into tin fish, go to any aisle in an Asian market and you’ll find cheaper options.

10 months ago

10/10 for pretty packaging but I really couldn't tell the difference in quality of the product inside to justify the high price.

a year ago

Delicious! Wild-caught smoked albacore tuna was so good and I can't wait to use the tuna with additional recipes. I really enjoyed and definitely will be re-ordering.

a year ago

Full disclosure: I do not eat seafood. But I bought these for my boyfriend, and he says that they are the best tinned fish he's ever had.

2 years ago

Honestly, this is pretty good tinned fish. Love the fancy flavors. It's definitely more expensive than random tins you get in Portugal, but isn't the point kind of that it's different than that? A great special treat for yourself every so often when you want to turbo charge your sandwiches, salads or snack boards.

2 years ago

Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

So good! I ate the Campfire Cod out of the can with nothing added to it and it was so delicious. I could eat it for lunch everyday. No notes. Perfection.

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It's a little pricey. I definitely think it's worth the money, but I'd be more inclined to buy it if I could just pick it up in a shop as opposed to ordering it online.

2 years ago

The packaging of fishwife is spot on and I love the concept of high-end canned fish with ethical sourcing. The taste was good, but not outstanding on the Fly by Jing product. I’m looking forward to trying the others!

9 months ago

All the Fishwife varieties I've tried have tasted lovely. The packaging is whimsical and funky, leading their tins to stand out amongst an otherwise dull tinned fish grocery store aisle. I think these would work great in a gift basket for any foodie.

a year ago

High quality and SO PRETTY. The packaging is what sold me, but I mean it when I say the fish actually exceeded my expectations, too.

2 years ago

Incredibly delicious and clearly made with care. Ate it right out the can as suggested although their recommendations make a lot of sense... it would clearly be fantastic over pasta or any other medium. If you like canned fish, pretty much doesn't get better than this!

3 years ago

I got to try Fishwife at their first pop-up in LA, and I had a great time! Getting to try their fish with some other chosen items was pretty awesome, and it was a great first impression. I went with the smoked rainbow trout, and it paired perfectly with focaccia bread and butter. While I definitely prefer my fish not to be smoked, I still enjoyed it. I also really love the packaging for the tins. The little box it comes in is beautiful, and I kept mine and will reuse it to store small items in.

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When I am used to paying less than a dollar for a tin of fish, charging $24 for three tins is hard for me to justify the cost, especially when I prefer non-smoked fish. I do love how the fish is sustainable, so if they are able to get the price down a bit, I would love this a ton. Also, maybe add some non-smoked options.

7 months ago

These tinned fish are soooo good! I bought the 2023 Big Fish Pack so I could try a bunch of different flavors. The fish holds up over time and tastes so premium. The one thing I'll add is that it's pretty expensive for tinned fish, and there are still great brands at my local grocery store that I would purchase for more regular tinned fish consumption. This is a great special occasion snack!