4.5
89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Fishwife
4.5 • 207 Reviews
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4.5
89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Fishwife earns largely positive reviews for flavorful, high‑quality tinned seafood—standouts include Smoked Rainbow Trout, Smoked Albacore Tuna, and the Fly By Jing Smoked Salmon—while eye‑catching packaging delights. Reviews also flag notable drawbacks: small portions, frequent dryness or saltiness in some SKUs (especially Campfire Cod), strong smell, and consistently high prices that many find hard to justify.
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I finally tried Fishwife sardines and… I get the hype. The quality is amazing, the flavour is so fresh (love the one with lemon) and not overly fishy, and they feel way more elevated than your average tin. Perfect for a quick lunch with crackers or toast when you want something easy but still really good.

Really delicious! I’ve tried the smoked trout, smoked salmon and ginger/soy tuna. They’re fantastic. I bought online at a (slightly) reduced cost - they’re expensive! They’re on sale from time to time at the local supermarkets, so worth keeping an eye out. They’re excellent as a light meal for one - the portions are small - with salad and on rye crackers. Appreciate the sustainable approach. Will continue to buy, but on sale only, despite deliciousness. Also, love the packaging.

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4mo ago
Bad product that seems to rely on marketing for effect rather than flavor. Crazy overpriced relative to quality, which is mediocre fish. Additional flavors like preserved lemon seem to mask that mediocrity. For your money, better to buy Ortiz brand. Could not recommend Fishwife any less.

3mo ago
Best tinned fish I've tried! I've been trying all Fishwife's products and have found the tuna to be my favorite - price point is a little high but the quality is there! Packaging is super cute, great for charcuteries

4mo ago
I have had mixed experiences with Fishwife. Some were decent like the sardines, some were just ok like the mackerel. The mackerel was very chewy but had good flavor, but I wasn't too impressed. The sardines were good, but I would only get if on sale, since they are very pricey for what it is.

5mo ago
Bought this as a gift for a birthday and it was a hit! The packaging was really nice and had a nice variety of flavors! The quality of the fish is really good, tasted very flavorful and paired nicely with some bread.

Verified purchase
6mo ago
I love tinned fish, and this is easily my favorite brand. Their tuna is out of this world. The branding is perfection, the can is beautiful, and their fish is so flavorful. The oil is also fantastic. It's not too fishy, and can easily be placed out in an aesthetic dinner party or with people that are sensitive to fish smells.
2mo ago
Delicious products, well spiced. Great as a snack or a protein boost to your lunch. I love this brand because quality is guaranteed!
2mo ago
Terrific spice flavor. Eat straight out of the tin or put it on toasted bread, this is yummy either way. You do need to have a taste for fish because it does smell.
9mo ago
This tinned fish goes beyond the cute packaging and great marketing, it's actually delicious. I found out later that Fishwife was on Shark Tank and that's great because I can buy it from many more retailers.

6mo ago
This is my favorite tinned fish on the market. And honestly, it is partly because the packaging is so cute. I have only tried the tuna so far and it was delicious. I really want to try the rainbow trout next.

7mo ago
I’ve always loved canned tuna, and Fishwife makes it feel elevated. The flavor is great, and the branding and packaging are so well done that it actually makes opening a tin feel special. I keep coming back to it, even though the price is definitely on the higher side for canned fish. It’s a splurge, but a fun one.

8mo ago
With the amount of tin fish out on the market, nothing comes close to fishwife in flavor. I tried one with chili and it was just perfect for my salad topping. You don’t need extra sodium, seasoning or oil.

8mo ago
I love Fishwife's tinned fish! It is slightly pricey but I stock up whenever it's on sale at whole foods. The flavor is fantastic so you don't have to mix it with anything the way I would with a standard can of tuna. The Smoked Salmon with Chili Crisp (a collaboration with Fly By Jing) is SO delicious and makes a perfect satisfying meal with some rice and veggies, and then I love the tuna with some crackers and pickles for a quick lunch.

8mo ago
Great for a special occasion. Fishwife is delicious but a little bit pricey. My favorited are the sardines with hot pepper and the smoked salmon with chili crisp, which you can eat with rice for a whole meal. Oh and I'm obsessed with their can art too. There are cheaper cans of fish for everyday snacking but for a gift or a special occasion you can't go wrong with Fishwife.

7mo ago
OMG this is so freaking cute! My friend is a huge tinned fish fan and her go to is Fishwife so I got her a cute giftset for christmas and it is perfect. The sizes of the can are honestly bigger than I expected and the fork is to die for. The unpacking experience is so nice and because I said it was a gift there was no packing slip

Verified purchase
8mo ago
Great quality seafood! I really like the taste of both the tuna and salmon varieties. They make quick meals more sophisticated than other canned fish options out there. The beautiful bright packaging is a bonus!

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!

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!

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!
