Newman's Fish

Our fresh market on Willamette has the widest assortment of seafood available locally, along with artisan cheeses, wines, and specialty grocery. Fresh market open Mon-Sat 8:30-6. Fish & Chips takeout window is open 11am-7pm Mon-Fri, Sat ’til 6:30, closed Sunday. We offer fresh fried Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Shrimp, and Scallops fish & chips, Clam Chowder, Slaw, Shrimp Louie salad, and Daily Specials. Newman’s Fish Company has set the standard for fresh fish in Eugene since 1890.

Since 1890, the history of Newman’s Fish Company has reflected the history and economy of Eugene and Lane County. John Henry Newman started in business June 3, 1890, when he was 13 years old. For the next 20 years, John Newman peddled fish from a horse drawn cart along the dirt roads of Eugene and Springfield, often with the help of his brother, Frank. It is told that Gyp, the horse, knew the route and stopped in front of regular customers’ without a word from Newman. In 1913, Gyp retired to pasture and Newman replaced him and the wagon with a 1912 Model T Ford. The truck, Newman reported, never did manage to learn the route. Dwight Collins and Leonard Odegard bought the business in 1979. Collins opened the Fish and Chips To Go window at the Willamette location in the 1990’s and has expanded to include the Grotto on Coburg Rd. Newman’s also has retail outlet in City Market in Portland and serves wholesale restaurant customers in both Eugene and Portland areas.

Dwight C.
Business Owner
Dwight started working at Newman’s Fish Company in Eugene while in high school and bought the business in 1979 with another partner. He has owned the business ever since and his kids have both worked at the fish market over the years. He is native Oregonian, an avid Duck fan, and a big supporter of locally owned, independent businesses.