Fresh seafood market·By the pound, filleted to order·Shadeland & Southside, Indianapolis
The fresh seafood case at Caplinger's Fresh Catch market in Indianapolis, stocked with salmon, crab and shellfish
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The freshest seafood
market in Indianapolis.

Walk the case, pick your catch, and we'll clean, fillet and season it to order. Fresh fish by the pound, colossal king crab, live lobster, oysters and real Louisiana alligator — every day.

The Caplinger's promise

Real seafood, priced by the pound — and never faked

Most Midwest markets sell farm-raised fish and call it premium. Since 1993, we've done the opposite: source the real thing and sell it honestly. Indianapolis Monthly called ours "arguably the city's most extensive selection of seafood — from cod to octopus to skate."

Honestly sourced

No bait-and-switch tilapia. Real wild and premium seafood, clearly labeled.

By the pound

Buy exactly what you need — a fillet or a feast — at honest market prices.

Filleted to order

Our fishmongers clean, fillet and season your pick exactly how you like it.

Colossal king crab legs by the pound at Caplinger's Fresh Catch Indianapolis
Colossal
"Baseball-bat" legs, by the pound
Where to buy king crab legs in Indianapolis

Colossal King Crab

The biggest, sweetest king crab legs in the city — the kind people drive across Indianapolis for. Sold by the pound and perfect for a special dinner or a holiday spread.

Planning a crowd? Call ahead and we'll set aside a large king-crab order so it's ready when you arrive. Steamed at home or cooked in our kitchen — your call.

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Live lobster in Indianapolis

Live Lobster, from the tank

Fresh live lobster, ready when you are. Order a single tail-flipper for date night or a dozen for the party — Caplinger's has been Indy's go-to for live lobster for years.

"I've ordered live lobsters from Caplinger's multiple times. Their customer service is phenomenal." — Mike, ★★★★★
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Live lobster available at Caplinger's Fresh Catch seafood market Indianapolis
Live
From the tank, daily
Fresh fish counter with salmon, cod, perch and catfish at Caplinger's Fresh Catch Indianapolis
The fresh-fish counter

The most extensive fish counter in the city

Salmon, cod, perch, halibut, catfish, tilapia, octopus, skate and more — cleaned and filleted while you wait. If it swims, there's a good chance it's in our case.

Not sure what to cook? Our fishmongers will point you to what's freshest and tell you exactly how to prepare it.

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Fresh oysters, shrimp and shellfish at Caplinger's Fresh Catch Indianapolis
Shucked fresh · Boil-ready

Oysters & Shellfish

Fresh oysters, jumbo shrimp, crawfish and crab — everything you need for a low-country boil.

Real Louisiana alligator at Caplinger's Fresh Catch — the best in Indiana
Louisiana sourced

Louisiana Alligator & Specialty

Real gator, frog legs and hard-to-find specialty seafood — the best in Indiana, by a mile.

Where to shop the market

Two full retail seafood counters

Our Shadeland and Southside locations carry the full fresh-fish market. Pendleton Pike and The AMP are our Seafood Kitchens for cooked-to-order favorites.

Market questions

Buying fresh seafood, answered

Where can I buy fresh fish in Indianapolis today?
At Caplinger's Fresh Catch. Our Shadeland (7460 Shadeland Ave) and Southside (7620 S Meridian St) locations have full retail seafood counters — buy fresh fish by the pound and we'll fillet it to order.
Where can I buy king crab legs near me in Indianapolis?
Caplinger's carries colossal king crab legs by the pound at its Indianapolis markets. For large or holiday orders, call ahead so we can set them aside.
Can I buy live lobster in Indianapolis?
Yes — we keep live lobster in the tank. Order one or a large quantity for an event; we'll have them ready.
Do you sell alligator and other specialty seafood?
We do. Real Louisiana alligator, frog legs, octopus, skate and other hard-to-find specialties — widely considered the best selection in Indiana.
Will you clean and season what I buy?
Absolutely. Pick your fish at the counter and our fishmongers will clean, fillet and season it exactly how you want it to cook at home.

Planning a feast?

Big king-crab order, a boil for the block party, or a holiday spread — call ahead and we'll have the freshest seafood in Indianapolis ready when you arrive.

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