Pike Place Fish Market (flying fish tradition)

Pike Place Fish Market is a retail fish stall at Pike Place Market known for the practice of fishmongers tossing whole fish across the counter to fill orders, a performance that has become a signature tourist attraction. The market stall has been widely featured in media and is often cited as part of the market's performative, interactive culture. The fish-throwing practice is an operational method used during busy periods and a long-recognized aspect of the stall's public identity.