Shoppers woke early before 5am on Friday to ensure they got their hands on fresh produce at the Sydney Fish Market ahead of quieter Easter festivities this long weekend.

While Easter is traditionally one of the busiest times at the market, usually attracting a 40,000 strong crowd, only 400 people will be allowed at any one time this long weekend. Once the market reaches capacity, people will have to wait off site or they will be turned away.

Shoppers' temperatures will also be taken at the entrance in an effort to identify any possible coronavirus cases.

Shoppers at the fish market have their temperatures taken at the entrance on Good Friday. Credit:Nick Moir

Shopper Joseph Tonel said his experience at the market on Friday had gone smoothly, with controlled crowd numbers and the temperature testing station taking moments to pass through.