Gouyave Fish Friday
A weekly street food night in a west coast fishing town, held every Friday.
Updated 3 September 2026
Every Friday evening two streets in Gouyave close to traffic and fill with stalls selling fish, and the town, which has worked the water for generations, cooks what came in that day: grilled lambi, fish cakes, lobster in season, saltfish, jacks, callaloo. It started in the early 2000s as a way of bringing money into the town and has become the standard Friday night out on the island.
Highlights
- The closed streets - two roads given over to stalls for the evening.
- The day's catch - fish cooked from what the boats brought in.
- The lambi - conch grilled and served in several forms.
- The origin - an event started in the 2000s to bring trade into the town.
When to go
Every Friday evening, year round. It gets going after dark and runs late. Lobster is only available in season.
Good to know
It is crowded and the drive back to the south on a dark winding road at night takes care. Prices have risen and it is no longer particularly cheap. Some stalls run out early.
Nearby
Concord Falls is south, and Victoria is north.
What to pack for Gouyave Fish Friday
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
- Travel rod + reel - A packable multi-piece rod fits in a case and covers most holiday fishing. Find on Amazon
- A reusable bag or container - For market produce and cutting down on packaging. Find on Amazon
- A small tackle selection - Hooks, weights, line and a few lures or flies suited to local waters. Find on Amazon
- Wet wipes + hand sanitiser - Street food and washbasins do not always go together. Find on Amazon
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