The Ultimate Grand Rapids Lenten Fish Fry Guide

Lent starts soon, which means fish fry season is almost up on us!

The 40-day season of prayer and fasting will begin on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March, 5, 2025. If it seems a whole lot later this year, it is! In 2024, Ash Wednesday was weeks earlier on Feb. 14.

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Soon thousands of West Michigan Catholics will be observing the Lenten practice of abstaining from eating meat each Friday until Easter. Many parishes in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, lodges, and halls will be hosting fish fries throughout lent.

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Varieties of fish vary and include walleye, pollock, and hake - and even mahi mahi or shrimp tacos. Some organizations offer a baked fish option in addition to fried. You'll find different sides like French fries, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner rolls, applesauce, hush puppies, and more.

For the kiddos, many spots will offer mac and cheese, grilled cheese, or pizza. In addition, at many of the fish fries children under five are free.

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In most cases the fish fries will run until the end of Lent  -  Lent ends with the start of the Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. This year, Lent ends on April 17, 2025.

Check out our 2025 guide to Lenten fish fries in the Grand Rapids area with locations, times, prices, and menus.

Any we missed? Let us know!