The Westcountry can lay claim to the title of regional capital of the nation's fishing industry after its three main ports topped the UK league.
Boats landed a £60 million haul of fish into the region last year, according to the Marine Management Organisation's (MMO) annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2012 report.
Brixham recorded the largest value catch of fish landed by UK vessels last year in England with 15,600 tonnes worth £26.9 million, up from 13,746 tonnes at £26.1 million in 2011.
Plymouth saw the largest quantity of fish landed by the UK fleet with 15,748 tonnes valued at £16.1 million.
And Newlyn was the busiest UK administration port for fishing vessels, with 610 boats landing 10,741 tonnes of fish worth £20.2 million.
Dave Cuthbert, chairman of the New Under Ten (metres) Fishing Association, said: "Plymouth market is considered by many as one of, if not the best, in the country."
