Fishermen and Member Resources

The Big Picture

The Humboldt Dockside Market was created by the North Coast Grower’s Association to improve direct-to-consumer sales through an inclusive and accessible market space for the greater community.

Our goals
  • Keep seafood local - retain more local catches in Humboldt County
  • Expand direct to consumer sales opportunities beyond Woodley Island
  • Improve accessibility for folks at a centralized and accessible market space (Madaket Plaza)
  • Re-inspire excitement about local seafood and fishing through community engagement
  • Improve infrastructure and workforce development for generations to come

What is a Dockside Membership?

Dockside Market Members gain access to sell at the Dockside Market, sales promotion for vending, direct-to-consumer sales, and events. As well as access to free and paid trainings for food safety, product development, and business management. 
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Overall, we’re here to help you! Your feedback and opinions matter.

Interested in Becoming a Member?

Rules and Regulations
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2025 Market Application
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Upcoming

HACCP Training Coming to You

​In collaboration with Noyo Harbor and Del Norte, we will be hosting a Seafood Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) training with support from California Sea Grant on April 16 and 17, 2026. Students may also be eligible to complete their Food Handlers certification through this program.

These essential trainings will allow seafood businesses knowledge in safe seafood handling and certification to sell packaged/vacuum sealed and value-added seafood for direct to consumer and wholesale sale

Notice for Halibut Derby Permits!

"NOAA Fisheries announces the opening of the application period for all halibut permits for International Pacific Halibut Commission Area 2A." Applications are available through the NOAA Fisheries Pacific Coast Groundfish and Halibut Portal now! 
If you are interested in the Pacific Halibut Derby Fishery, applications for 2026 are due March 15. Applications cost $80!