Explore Some of Our Treasures
A treasure beyond imagination is found in the fisheries of Atlantic Canada, home to some of the richest underwater banks in the world. Where the quality of the waters enriches the quality of life.
This mosaic of underwater banks covers 93,000 square kilometres. Here, the cold Labrador current mixes with the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. These conditions create exceptionally rich fishing grounds where extensive and varied marine life flourishes.
Kish Redfish
Sebastes mentella; Sebastes fasciatus
Kish Redfish is lucky to be living freely and swimming wild along the deep channels and edge of the continental shelf off Canada’s Atlantic coast–some of the most unspoiled waters in the world.
Fishing depth
200 – 700 m
Common weight
150 – 500 g
Common size range
22 – 35 cm
Yellowtail Flounder
Limanda ferruginea
Yellowtail flounder is truly a Canadian species. Known as sole in some markets, it is a favourite because of its sweet, mild taste and delicate, flaky texture.
Fishing depth
50 – 150 m
Common weight
0.5 – 1 kg
Common size range
30 – 40 cm
Silver Hake
Merluccius bilinearis
Silver Hake is a long, thin species and is named for the silvery iridescence on its skin. This fish, with its sweet flavour and delicate, tender texture has a high degree of culinary versatility.
Fishing depth
50 m – 500 m
Common weight
1 – 2 kg
Common size range
28 – 71 cm
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
North Atlantic cod is one of the most popular species in the world. With its mild flavour and lean, white fillets featuring large, distinctive flakes, cod has become a culinary staple.
Fishing depth
30 – 600 m
Common weight
1 – 8 kg
Common size range
45 – 100 cm
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Haddock has a mildly sweet taste with lean white flesh and medium flakes with a texture that is firm yet tender after cooking.
Fishing depth
50 – 250 m
Common weight
20 – 40 kg
Common size range
80 – 100 cm
Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Atlantic Halibut is a premium seafood choice and is a healthy favourite among fish lovers.
Fishing depth
150 – 500 m
Common weight
4.5 – 60 kg
Common size range
80 – 100 cm