14 Forgotten Fish Species That Used to Dominate U.S. Docks and Markets
America used to eat differently.Bolder. Stranger. Fishier. Before salmon got fancy and tilapia took over, the docks were packed with fish that told a richer story—names like tautog, sheepshead, and butterfish filled barrels and bellies alike. These weren’t just dinner—they were tradition, grit, and flavor hauled straight from our coasts. Now? They’ve slipped through the …










