Closing of Hudson Valley Fisheries

By the Editorial Team · Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Hudson Valley Fisheries will shut down after six years of producing sustainably farmed steelhead trout using environmentally friendly indoor aquaculture methods. The closure ends a unique effort to offer an eco-conscious alternative to traditional farmed salmon, with remaining products still available through select retailers.

Hudson Valley Fisheries, a company specializing in the indoor cultivation of steelhead trout, announced it will cease operations after six years of producing sustainable farmed fish in Hudson, New York. Since its founding in 2018, the company focused on raising steelhead trout as an alternative to farmed Atlantic salmon, using recirculating aquaculture systems designed to minimize environmental impact.

At present, Hudson Valley Fisheries is offering limited product availability. Whole steelhead trout, averaging about two pounds each, along with smoked fish, are being sold through Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. in Brooklyn. Additionally, customers can purchase whole fish, fillets, and smoked varieties via farmtopeople.com.

The company's closure marks the end of a niche indoor aquaculture operation aimed at providing a sustainable seafood option while reducing reliance on traditional fishing and open-net fish farms. No specific reasons for the shutdown have been publicly disclosed. The company’s website and its retail partners continue to handle remaining inventory during the wind-down process.

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