We strive to share our love for fish with the San Francisco community through responsibly bred and raised fish. Our uncommon varieties, along with our specialty in discus, are crafted to excite and intrigue.
50 years in the making.
Beginning in 1967, Fairy Lake Blue Discus Palace was started by the Chan family upon immigration to the United States from Hong Kong. Herman M. H. Chan, store owner and fish aficionado, has spent the past fifty years earning and upholding the reputation as a “fantastical discus breeder”.
Fairy Lake, through dedication and care, serves as a captivating hub for not only fish-keeping enthusiasts, but the San Francisco community as a whole. Located at 1609 Clement Street, this humble space has brought the wonder of shimmering, fancy goldfish, exotic tropical fish, hardy starter fish, and prized, dazzling discus to the inner Richmond neighborhood. The shop might at first glance seem unusually situated amongst the surrounding apartments, houses, restaurants, but fifty years in the business has made this store an integral component of what makes San Francisco loving, bizarre, and fun.
"Breeding discus and angel fish has been my life work."
"Keeping the shop in order takes time and hard work, but it's worth it."
"If you look closely and take time to view these water creatures, you will notice the details of their shape, size, color and even personality."
"Our cat watches over our store.
We like to call her our 'catfish'."
"Knowing the first sign of illness before it's too late may make all the difference when you have a sick fish. Trust me, I'm a doctor."
"I love working here."