Fishtown Closing?

[4Fish]

I saw a post on the Bayside Queen Facebook group that Fishtown is closing. I know there have been mixed reviews of this place over the years, but growing up in Bayside, that place was magical when I was kid, and I have been going there for almost 40+ years. I have bought many fish there over the years, with no issues. I think the owner "Mike" recently passed away. I thought his daughters were going to take it over.


I personally feel a big loss, even from a memories perspective.

 

[marrone]

If it's true it's sad to know that Mike passed away. From what some people told me his daughter wasn't that interested in the business. I would think that instead of closing the business they would probably just sell the store, as it's had a number of different owners over the years.

 

[heuerfan]

Wow, sad to hear...... Hope it remains a fish store under new management.

I remember being very sad when the Fishtown USA on 34th street with the huge redtail catfish closed down....

 

[Reef Trends]

Mike did pass away RIP.

 

[guarda]

Oh man that sucks. I've only had excellent experiences at Fishtown and am sad that Mike has passed away.

 

[Gabe]

I was there Monday and one of the employees told me that they are closing but the manager in charge is planing to reopen the store perhaps retain the name in a location very close by.

 

[Jazeel55]

Great place great prices


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[delv]

Man Mike was a nice guy, always liked chatting with him about how it used to be.

 

[angel125]

RIP Mike... That used to be my favorite spot, haven't been there for years. I'll have to stop by before it closes.


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[rjl09]

Just spoke to the manager Noel, and he told me that they are relocating! They will stay open

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[FISHBOY]

Mike did pass George now owns the store and they are moving to Whitestone.

 

[theMeat]

So where?s the new spot?

Any good?

 

[SYNE89]

The new spot
Fishworld USA
15962 10ave
Whitestone
Haven?t been there yet..

 

[Donewiththisplace]

Any relation to the fishtown that was in Ramsey NJ? They closed a few months ago also.

 

[perrydubbzz]

wow sad news my dad was friends with mike i worked for him for a year when i was 18 or so george i didnt see any more in bayside

 

[Eddie7144]

They are still open, they relocated to whitestone queens

 

[delv]

What's it like? Worth stopping in?

 

[Eddie7144]

Honestly no, only as a last resort . NYreef aquatic or kissena aquarium are way better.

 

[whispers]

Marine velvet wiped out my fish never again

 

[Alfredo De La Fe]

My memories of Fishtown USA are from a LONG time ago when they had a location in Manhattan on 33rd Street and 3rd Avenue. It was the absolute best place in the 80's and I used to go as often as possible. The employees were always stuck up except for what I assume was the owner or manager that looked like James Edward Olmos. I don't remember his name, but he was always a nice guy.