Since 1980 · Margarita Island, Venezuela

Handline fishing
from the Caribbean Sea

Three generations catching the highest-quality snapper and grouper, with a fleet of wooden boats that fishes the Caribbean Sea.

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100% wooden boats 30+ vessels Year-round supply
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The best of the Caribbean Sea

We distribute wild-caught Caribbean red snapper and grouper at wholesale, available year-round in a range of sizes to fit your needs.

Pargo Rojo — Caribbean Red Snapper

Pargo Rojo

Caribbean Red Snapper
Sizes (lb)½–¾¾–11–22+
Cunaro — B-Liner

Cunaro

B-Liner
Sizes (lb)½–¾¾–11–22+
Mero — Grouper

Mero

Grouper
Sizes (lb)3–55–1010+

More species available

Pargo Rayado — Atlantic Red Snapper
Pargo RayadoAtlantic Red Snapper½–¾ · ¾–1 · 1–2 · 2+
Cebal — Mutton Snapper
CebalMutton Snapper½–¾ · ¾–1 · 1–2 · 2+
Conoro — Queen Snapper
ConoroQueen Snapper½–¾ · ¾–1 · 1–2 · 2+
Yaguaro — Yellow Eye Snapper
YaguaroYellow Eye Snapper½–¾ · ¾–1 · 1–2 · 2+
Mero Aleta Amarilla — Yellowfin Grouper
Mero Aleta AmarillaYellowfin Grouper3–5 · 5–10 · 10+
Mero Scamp — Scamp Grouper
Mero ScampScamp Grouper3–5 · 5–10 · 10+
Doncella — Golden Tilefish
DoncellaGolden Tilefish3–7 · 7–15 · 15+
About us

A story that comes from the sea

La Península Seafood is a family-owned wholesale fish distributor, founded in 1980 on Margarita Island, Venezuela, where the largest red snapper and grouper fleet in Latin America and the Caribbean is based. We distribute to the U.S. market from our center in Doral, Florida.

Across several generations we have grown in the fishing industry, distinguished by the artisanal traditions we have passed down through the years.

Our story goes back to the first fishing communities of Margarita Island, founders of local shipyards where boats were built for deep-sea fishing in the Caribbean — catching premium fish such as Red Snapper, Grouper and B-Liner.

Today we operate a fleet of more than 30 vessels based in Suriname and Guyana. Over the last 10 years we have grown exponentially, letting us guarantee a steady supply all year round.

We export to the U.S. market: because the fish is fresh, Miami is just 6 hours away, delivering the highest-quality product straight to its destination.

The La Península Family · Margarita Island
Pargo rojo fresco con perejil, limón y sal marina
1980Est.
1980Year founded
30+Vessels
365Days of supply per year
6 hMiami in 6 hours
Our fleet

Wooden boats, handcrafted

Deep-sea fishing vessels built 100% in wood, in the shipwright tradition of Margarita Island, Venezuela.

Barco de madera de pesca a cordel de La Península Seafood al atardecer, Isla de Margarita
La Península · ARSH-PE-2218

Each boat is a handcrafted piece: 12 to 20 meters long, ready for deep-sea fishing in the Caribbean through artisanal handline fishing, a selective method that brings the fish in at peak freshness.

  • 100% woodTraditional build, wooden hull
  • 12 – 20 meters in lengthBuilt for deep-sea fishing
  • Shipwright craftsmanshipShipyards of Margarita Island
  • Artisanal handline fishingA selective method that ensures top quality
Flota de barcos de madera de La Península Seafood en el puerto de Pampatar, Margarita
Popa de barco de pesca artesanal de La Península, Isla de Margarita
Interior del barco La Península con mural Salmo 23, pesca artesanal de Margarita
How we do it

Wild-caught in Caribbean waters

Real fishing · La Península

Artisanal handline fishing

Our fishermen work as they have for generations: hook by hook, by handline, pulling in each fish by hand from deep waters. No trawl nets — just the fisherman, the line and the sea.

It is an artisanal technique that respects the ocean floor and delivers fish that is intact, selective and of the highest quality: a way of fishing that is unique in the world.

  • By hand, hook by hook
  • No trawl nets
  • 100% wild-caught
The largest red snapper and grouper fleet in Latin America and the CaribbeanMargarita Island holds the region’s largest artisanal snapper and grouper fleet, and we are part of that tradition.
From Margarita to your table

From the Caribbean to the U.S.

Origin

Caribbean Sea waters

A tradition born on Margarita Island, Venezuela, that extends to the fishing grounds of Suriname and Guyana.

Fleet

30+ vessels

Based in Suriname and Guyana, our fleet guarantees a steady catch and supply all year round.

Distribution

Doral, Florida · USA

From our center in Doral, Florida, we distribute the highest-quality fresh fish across the U.S. market.

Frequently asked questions

What you should know

Who is La Península Seafood?
We are a family-owned wholesale fish distributor, founded in 1980 on Margarita Island, Venezuela, where the largest red snapper and grouper fleet in Latin America and the Caribbean is based. We distribute to the U.S. market from our center in Doral, Florida.
What is artisanal handline fishing?
It is a method that catches fish one piece at a time with hooks, not nets. It is highly selective, reduces bycatch and has minimal impact on the ocean floor compared to trawling — delivering fresher, higher-quality and more sustainable fish.
Where do your red snapper and grouper come from?
It is wild fish caught by our fleet of more than 30 wooden vessels in the Guyana and Suriname fishing grounds, in the shipwright tradition of Margarita, then distributed in the U.S. from Doral, Florida.
How do I buy red snapper or grouper wholesale?
We sell wholesale to distributors, restaurants and retailers in the U.S. Call our Doral, FL team at +1 (305) 994-6868 or email contacto@lapeninsulaseafood.com for pricing and availability.
How fresh is the fish and how fast does it reach Miami?
Our wild-caught fish is kept cold-chain from catch to delivery and reaches the Miami area in just hours, ensuring premium freshness.
What makes your snapper and grouper different?
They are wild-caught, never trawled, and handline-selected. Hand-picked to meet the highest quality standards that define us.
Do you serve buyers in English and Spanish?
Yes. Our Doral, Florida team serves buyers across the U.S. in both English and Spanish.
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Address1375 NW 89th Ct, Ste 11
Doral, FL 33172-3031

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