Where to Buy Live Spot Prawns in Metro Vancouver 2020

The BC spot prawn season is a favourite time of the year for foodies. Known for their sweet, delicate in flavour and firm texture, BC spot prawns are delicacies that are enjoyed locally but also around the world.

Here are a few places where you can buy live spot prawns in Metro Vancouver this year. Any additions? Please contact me @foodgressing on social media or email [email protected].

PRO TIP: If you are planning to buy directly from the fishermen boats at the wharf, the boats typically come in around 12 pm – 1 pm. Check their social media for the latest information on when the boat is arriving or if they are sold out. At the moment, long line ups are known at the wharf ahead of when the boats even arrive.

How long will the 2020 Spot Prawn Season be?

For 2020, the estimated length of the spot prawn season is about a month until early July.

How much are live spot prawns?

Prices at the wharfs are usually around $17 – $18 per pound. You might find them as cheap as $14 per pound elsewhere.

Vancouver

Organic Ocean Seafood (Granville Island Fisherman’s Wharf)

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GET YOUR PRAWN ON! (with social distancing of course ?) . One more sleep till Spot Prawn 2020!? . We will be arriving to @falsecreekfishermenswharf everyday around noon (ish) ! with BIG,PHAT,SWEET,DELISH,SEXY Organic Ocean BC Spot Prawns!! ❤️?❤️? . . . #spotprawn2020 #spotprawns #spotprawn #tistheseason #spotprawnseason #yvr #vancouver #vancity #dailyhivevan #igersvancouver #igvancouver #vancouverisawesome #getyourprawnon ?

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The Lobster Man (Granville Island)

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We’re open and ready for the spot prawn madness! ? #bcspotprawns #firstdayoftheseason . . . . #bcseafood #vancityfood #vancouver #vanfoodie #vancity #lobster #shellfish #seafood #seafoodfeast #shellfishcompany #yvrfood #yvreats #yvrfoodie #granvilleisland #foodies #foodiegram #cookingwithseafood #seafoodrecipe #buzzfeast #foodstagram #dailyfoodfeed #foodpics #bonappetit #uni

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Seafood City (Granville Island Public Market)

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Spotprawns ? : Sashimi, Broiled with salt, Tenpura, Bouillabaisse, etc.. ___________ #spotprawns #seasonsfirst #granvilleislandmarket #granvilleisland #seasonal #seafoodtime #freshseafood #food52gram #foodpic #foodasart #foodstylingandphotography #food_super_pics #foodinspiration #tastingtables #eeeeets #sustainable #hospitality #yvrfoodieeats #yvrlife #vancouverisawesom #beautifulbritishcolumbia?? #vancity #vanlife #sashimiquality #brianschoice #localmarket #localdelivery #toyourhome #sweetfish #onetable

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Daily Catch Seafood (Commercial Drive)

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WILD & LIVE BC SPOT PRAWNS ARE IN! We are excited to announce that we have received our first shipment of live Spotted Prawns. Raw, boiled, grilled, or sautéed, these are the best prawns the ocean has to offer!Call our store for daily pricing and availability. (604) 253-FISH (3474). #spotprawns #wildbc #wildfish #wildprawns #bbq #summervibes

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Fresh Ideas Start Here (Kitsilano)

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[Edit: SOLD OUT FOR FRIDAY] . BC spot prawn season is here ! We will have live local spot prawns available for sale tomorrow in both stores. Large prawns will be $20/lb and NOW available for preorder online! Please visit eatfish.ca ?. We will also have a small amount of small prawns available in store for $18/lb, based on availability (not available for pre-order) . #bcspotprawns #eatlocal

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Farm to Table Market (Yaletown)

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Friday’s spot prawns are all sold out! $18/lb minimum 3lb order Due to high volume of pre-orders, we are open to take orders everyday now. Please message me in WhatsApp 778-322-6656 to place your order 1 day ahead and you will be able to pick up next day! Pick up address: 1312 Richards Street vancouver Enjoy the BC spot prawns season!!! If you would like to pre-order, next pick up day is Saturday! #yvr #yvreat #yvreats #downtown #vancouver #spotprawns #dailyhive

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Richmond

Steveston Spot Prawns (Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf)

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??COME AND GET THEM?? The day we have all been waiting for is finally here! Come and get you live BC SPOT PRAWNS!!! Find us at the Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf at the Bottom of the ramp. Boat name is Just Travlin’ ?Tag us in your stories? . .Thank you for supporting your local Steveston Fishermen ?? . . . #Justtravlin #stevestonfishermen #prawns #bcspotprawns #steveston #stevestonlife #stevestonwharf #vancouvereats #stevestonvillage #spotprawns #spotprawnseason #prawning #sportfishing #stevestonbc #stevestoneats #fishing #fishermen #yvr #stevestonfishermanswharf

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Prawns on the Spot (Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf)

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The line is now moving and we have a 5lb per customer limit in place for today ? We are doing our best to ensure everyone can leave happy with prawns! Thank you for your understanding ?

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Seafood Stop (Richmond Bridgeport)

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Fresh live BC Spot Prawns will be available on June 6! Order now today before it is too late? Send us your order via facebook or instagram @seafood.stop !! Pick up at store only?Richmond Bridgeport $18.50/lb ✨?✨?✨? They will be gone by fast! Order yours now ?? . • • • 大家好！歡迎溫哥華海鮮站！六月六- 大賣?生猛游水班點蝦? @$18.50/ lb ✨是, 是游水的，即買即拿出來✨最緊要新鮮? – – – #海鮮站＃seafoodstopvancouver #新鮮海鮮 #spotprawns #shrimps #vancouver #richmond ＃yvr #VancouverSeafood #EatFresh #vancourite #kingcrabs #dungenesscrabs #lobster #yvrfoodie #seafood #steveston #richmond #生猛班點大蝦 #Preorder #localpickup #皇帝蟹 #游水龍蝦 #螃蟹 #fishermenwharf #vancouverseafood #vancouverfreshseafood #oysters #geoduck #scallops #granvilleislandmarket #bcvancouver

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Burnaby

Fresh Ideas Start Here (South Burnaby)

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[Edit: SOLD OUT FOR FRIDAY] . BC spot prawn season is here ! We will have live local spot prawns available for sale tomorrow in both stores. Large prawns will be $20/lb and NOW available for preorder online! Please visit eatfish.ca ?. We will also have a small amount of small prawns available in store for $18/lb, based on availability (not available for pre-order) . #bcspotprawns #eatlocal

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Ladner

BC Live Spot Prawns (Ladner Wharf)

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Grocery Stores (Various Locations)

Grocery stores like T&T Supermarket, H Mart, Price Smart Foods are known to carry live spot prawns.

Other places reported to sell live spot prawns are Izumiya Japanese Marketplace (Richmond), Walmart Richmond and Parker Place. Small mom and pop Asian seafood stores have been reported to sell them too.

Check out my post to learn more about BC Spot Prawns.