To say that fish are trending right now feels sort of silly, but it’s true: The tinned fish frenzy that started in the wake of the pandemic has proved to have serious staying power; I’ve seen fish of all sorts adorning tank tops, shoulder bags, and sweaters from seemingly every it-girl brand; and there are so many aquatic-themed tableware options at this point that you could easily outfit a dinner party table entirely with fishy finds.

I pitched a fish-themed gift guide with this in mind and had proof of concept within 10 minutes of researching products to include. My colleagues and I had a lot of fun sourcing gift ideas for this story—a little too much fun, even, which is why there are over 30 products on this list (and we could’ve kept going!) So if you’re shopping for a fish-loving friend this holiday season, consider this your master guide. We’ve compiled all of our favorite gift-worthy picks, from festive sets from some of our favorite tinned fish brands to sardine-shaped ornaments and decor to help set the mood. Merry fishmas to all.

For the person with an entire cupboard dedicated to tinned fish

If you’ve got a friend who hopped on the fancy tinned fish bandwagon a couple years ago and never hopped off, stock them up on a current fave or introduce them to some new-to-them tins with gift sets from brands like Siesta Co. and Fishwife, or a sampler from Murray’s Cheese. Round out your gift by pairing the tins with a cute ceramic holder.

For the person who dreams of a fish-themed home

Give the friend who dreams of living in an aquarium a sardine tin trinket box for jewelry or toothpicks, a retro-inspired bath mat, or a beautiful print featuring six varieties of Maine oysters drawn by artist Addison Wagner.

For the person who wants to eat their fish and wear it too

Fish and sea creatures of all kinds have swum their way into the fashion world, and we found plenty of chic pieces of clothing and jewelry to gift the friend whose personal style can best be described as sardine-core. Go loud with a bright blue sardine-adorned sweater from cool girl brand Staud, or more dainty with an oyster-shaped locket that opens to reveal a hidden pearl.

Fishy accessories

Another way to rep seafood in style? Opt for a fish-themed accessory—think phone cases, sardine-shaped hair clips, or a colorful beaded shoulder bag (bonus points if you fill it with real tins of fish).

Casetify Pranzo al Fresco

Tools and gadgets

Maybe the person you’re shopping for is the practical type, in which case they’ll appreciate a gift they’ll actually use. Support their butchering and fileting game with a product test-winning boning knife or give the gift of crispy-skinned grilled fish with a fish basket from Made In. Shopping for a wine or beer lover? A fish-shaped corkscrew or bottle opener is a great way to help spark some joy.

Wusthof Classic-5″ Boning Knife

For the person who wants to deck the halls (with tins of fish)

No fish lover’s Christmas tree is complete without some sealife decor. For the minimalist, a set of eight simple sardine ornaments (complete with a matching tin) makes a great stocking stuffer. For a bolder pop of color, go for a set of three glossy porcelain fish from Jonathan Adler.

For the fish-loving frequent host

Help your designated host friend craft their dream sea-inspired tablescape with a gorgeous green carafe or a set of whimsical tumblers from Ichendorf Milano. For something less delicate, a stainless steel fish-shaped lemon squeezer or set of four mismatched mother-of-pearl caviar spoons from Gohar World would be a welcome addition to any stocking.

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