• Vauclin fishing port

    Fishing port of Vauclin

    The fishing port of Le Vauclin is always bustling with activity, between fishermen leaving and returning from sea, and women—often from their families—busy scaling fish before putting them up for sale. In the past, when the fishermen returned from fishing, they would blow a conch shell, whose powerful sound alerted the residents that they could come and buy fresh fish and other seafood.

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    Le Vauclin

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    Offshore fishingSwimmingAchat de produits de la mer

The fishing port of Le Vauclin is Martinique's largest fishing port. In this town, nearly 500 people earn their living from fishing. Around a hundred fishermen land nearly 200 tons of fish and shellfish there every year.

You can sample local species such as carp, coulirou, trevally, sea bream, tuna, and, more occasionally, lobsters, chatrous, and conch.

The fishermen sell their catch to both the island's restaurants and private individuals, many of whom come to buy directly from the port. To buy fresh fish, it is advisable to go to the quays at the end of the morning (between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.) or at the end of the day, in the early evening (between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.).

Nearby, there is also a market selling freshly caught fish, shellfish, and a wide selection of local vegetables.

To get there, head towards the village of Le Vauclin, then follow the signs to the port.

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Fishing boats
Fishing boats
Fishing boats
Fishing boats
Fishing port
Fishing port
Fishing boats
Fishing boats
Fishing boats
Fishing boats
Fishing port
Fishing port
Fishing port
Fishing port
Fishing trap
Fishing trap
Woman cleaning fish
Woman cleaning fish
Woman cleaning fish
Woman cleaning fish
Fishermen pulling up their nets
Fishermen pulling up their nets

Localization

Localization

14.5457614132, -60.8336545533

  • Address:

    Port de pêche
    97280 Le Vauclin
    Martinique

    Opening hours:

    Open 24/7

    Rate:

    Free access