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A Leading Export Seafood from Canada's West Coast
Canada Fish Export is one of Canada’s prominent suppliers of Pacific hake, also marketed as “Pacific whiting.” This slender, large-eyed fish is a member of the cod family, typically measuring around 50 cm in length and weighing up to 1 kilogram.
Pacific hake has a taste profile similar to cod, though its flesh is somewhat softer with smaller flakes when cooked. It holds up well to frying and pairs nicely with sauces, and is commonly used in soups, stews, and fish-based processed products. Its mild flavour and accessibility make it a popular choice for both retail and food service customers worldwide.
Sustainably Harvested from Canada's West Coast
Canada Fish Export sources and distributes wild Pacific salmon from the pristine waters off British Columbia’s coastline. We handle multiple species of wild Pacific salmon, each with its own distinct flavour profile and culinary use, making them ideal for a wide range of wholesale and retail applications.
Our wild salmon selection includes five distinct species:
Sockeye Salmon — Known for its deep red, firm flesh with excellent fat content, sockeye is a favourite for sushi, sashimi, fillets, steaks, and smoked products. Fresh wholesale supply is available from late June through September.
Chinook (King) Salmon — The largest of the Pacific salmon species, Chinook offers rich, full-flavoured flesh perfect for grilling, filleting, and premium smoked salmon products. Available year-round through wholesale orders.
Coho (Silver) Salmon — With its fine-textured, deep orange-to-red flesh, coho is well-suited for sushi, sashimi, and a variety of cooking methods. Fresh availability runs from early July through October.
Chum Salmon — A versatile species with firm, deep red to bright pink flesh that is low in saturated fat. Great for steaks, fillets, canning, and processed salmon products. Available fresh from late June through late October.
Pink Salmon — The most delicate of the Pacific salmon varieties, with light pink flesh that is excellent for steaks, fillets, and canning. Available from late June through September.
Premium Flatfish from Canada's Pacific Waters
Canada Fish Export supplies Pacific halibut as part of our core wholesale seafood offering. This prized species is seasonally available for wholesale orders, typically from March through October.
Pacific halibut is the largest member of the flatfish family, distinguished by its firm, dense white flesh that is exceptionally low in fat. Its clean, mild flavour requires little seasoning, making it a highly versatile ingredient suited to steaks, fillets, broiling, deep-frying, and light grilling. Both eyes are located on the upper side of the body, and the skin tone on the underside is noticeably lighter than the top.
Halibut is a consistently popular choice among retail chains, food service providers, and international distributors for its premium quality and broad culinary appeal.
A Diverse Range of Bottom-Dwelling Species for Global Markets
Canada Fish Export supplies a variety of groundfish species sourced from the waters along British Columbia’s Pacific West Coast. These bottom-dwelling fish include species such as cod, rockfish, sablefish, sole, flounder, and lingcod — all in high demand across domestic and international markets.
Pacific Yelloweye Rockfish (“Pacific Red Snapper”) — A large, long-lived species with lean, medium-firm flesh and a delicate, nutty flavour. Excellent for baking, grilling, steaming, or deep-frying.
Pacific Sablefish (“Black Cod”) — Prized for its high fat content and soft, white, flaky flesh, sablefish is a delicacy in many countries. Ideal for baking, smoking, grilling, or serving as sushi and sashimi.
Pacific Dover Sole — A mild-tasting flatfish from the flounder family. Light and delicate in flavour, best suited for grilling on the bone.
Pacific Cod (Gray Cod) — A commercially important species with lean, moist flesh and large flakes. Its mild flavour works well in a wide range of preparations including baking, broiling, steaming, and chowders.
Pacific Arrowtooth Flounder — A wild-caught, low-fat flatfish with a very mild flavour. Available whole or filleted, suitable for sautéing, braising, and other light cooking methods.
Pacific Lingcod — A popular eating fish with mild, large-flaked flesh. An excellent substitute for halibut in recipes requiring baking, broiling, frying, grilling, or steaming.
Exported from British Columbia to Global Markets
Canada Fish Export supplies Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax) sourced from British Columbia’s coastal waters, serving both the international food market and the fishing industry. Pacific sardine has a long export history and continues to be in demand across Asian, European, and North American markets.
A member of the herring family, the Pacific sardine is a small, iridescent silver fish with a single dorsal fin. Typically harvested at around 23 cm in length and weighing approximately 150 grams, sardines grow up to 35.5 cm and 500 grams at full maturity.
Available whole, as fillets, or canned, Pacific sardine has pink-toned flesh that is naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids. It offers a rich, full flavour when cooked and a fine, soft texture. Sardines are well-suited for grilling, broiling, sautéing, pickling, salting, and smoking, and are widely used as an ingredient in dips, sauces, salads, and soups.
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Rich, Buttery, and Premium Quality
Canada Fish Export is a leading supplier of black cod, also known as sablefish, a deep-sea species prized for its rich, buttery flesh. This fish typically grows between 30 to 70 cm in length and can weigh up to 3 kilograms.
Black cod is known for its high oil content, giving it a silky texture and delicate flavour. It is especially popular in grilling, smoking, and roasting applications, and is famously featured in miso-glazed dishes. Its luxurious taste and tender meat make it highly sought after in premium culinary markets worldwide.
Mild Flavour with Firm, Flaky Texture
Canada Fish Export offers premium Pacific cod, a well-known species closely related to Atlantic cod. It typically reaches lengths of 50 to 100 cm and can weigh up to 10 kilograms.
Pacific cod features a mild flavour with firm, flaky white flesh that holds together well during cooking. It is widely used in frying, baking, and steaming, and is a preferred choice for fish and chips, fillets, and frozen seafood products. Its consistency and versatility make it a dependable option across global markets.
Economical and Highly Adaptable Seafood
Canada Fish Export is a major supplier of Alaska pollock, one of the most widely consumed fish species in the world. This fish usually measures around 30 to 90 cm in length and can weigh up to 1.5 kilograms.
Alaska pollock has a mild taste and a light, flaky texture, making it ideal for a variety of processed seafood products such as fish sticks, surimi, and imitation crab. It is also suitable for baking and frying. Its affordability and adaptability contribute to its strong demand in both retail and industrial sectors.
Delicate Texture with Mild Taste
Canada Fish Export supplies high-quality hake, also marketed as whiting, a slender fish belonging to the cod family. It typically grows to about 40 to 70 cm in length and weighs up to 2 kilograms.
Hake has a delicate flavour similar to cod, with a softer texture and fine flakes. It is best suited for frying, grilling, and use in soups and stews. Its mild taste and ease of preparation make it a popular choice in many international cuisines and seafood products.
Slightly Sweet Flavour with Firm White Flesh
Canada Fish Export provides premium haddock, a popular North Atlantic species known for its distinctive taste and versatility. Haddock generally measures between 40 to 80 cm in length and can weigh up to 2 kilograms.
Haddock offers a slightly sweeter flavour than cod, with lean, firm flesh that flakes beautifully when cooked. It is widely used in traditional dishes such as fish and chips, as well as in smoking and baking applications. Its appealing taste and texture make it a favorite among consumers and chefs alike.
flatfish
Mild Taste with Soft, Delicate Texture
Canada Fish Export supplies arrowtooth flounder, a flatfish species commonly found in the North Pacific. It typically grows between 40 to 60 cm in length and can weigh up to 2 kilograms.
Arrowtooth flounder has a mild flavour similar to other flatfish, though its flesh is softer and more delicate when cooked. It is best suited for gentle cooking methods such as baking or steaming. With proper handling, it is widely used in fillets and processed seafood products, offering good value for diverse markets.
Distinctive Appearance with Light Flavour
Canada Fish Export offers starry flounder, easily recognized by its unique spotted pattern and firm body. This species generally measures 30 to 50 cm in length and can weigh up to 2 kilograms.
Starry flounder features a mild, slightly sweet taste with a firm yet tender texture. It performs well in pan-frying, grilling, and baking applications. Its appealing appearance and balanced flavour make it suitable for both traditional and modern seafood dishes.
Premium Flatfish with Fine, Delicate Flesh
Canada Fish Export supplies Dover sole, a highly valued flatfish known for its refined taste and smooth texture. It typically grows between 30 to 70 cm in length and can weigh up to 3 kilograms.
Dover sole is prized for its delicate, slightly sweet flavour and fine, firm flesh. It is ideal for pan-frying, grilling, and classic gourmet preparations. Its premium quality makes it a preferred choice in high-end restaurants and international markets.
Light Flavour with Tender, Flaky Meat
Canada Fish Export provides flathead sole, a popular flatfish species found in cold Pacific waters. It generally measures 30 to 50 cm in length and weighs up to 1.5 kilograms.
Flathead sole has a mild taste with a soft, flaky texture that cooks quickly and evenly. It is well suited for baking, frying, and steaming, and is often used in fillets and portion-controlled products. Its versatility and consistent quality make it a reliable seafood option.
Firm Texture with Slightly Sweet Taste
Canada Fish Export offers rock sole, a well-known flatfish valued for its firm flesh and mild, slightly sweet flavour. It typically grows between 30 to 60 cm in length and can weigh up to 2 kilograms.
Rock sole holds its shape well during cooking, making it ideal for frying, grilling, and baking. It is commonly used in fillets and a variety of seafood dishes. Its balance of texture and flavour makes it popular in both food service and retail sectors.
Delicate Flavour with Fine Texture
Canada Fish Export supplies English sole, a small, thin flatfish recognized for its tender flesh and mild taste. It usually measures 25 to 40 cm in length and weighs up to 1 kilogram.
English sole offers a delicate flavour and soft, fine texture that is best highlighted through light cooking methods such as sautéing or baking. It is often served whole or as fillets in premium seafood dishes, appreciated for its subtle taste and elegant presentation.
Lean and Mild with Firm Flesh
Canada Fish Export provides yellowfin sole, a widely harvested flatfish species known for its lean meat and consistent quality. It typically grows between 30 to 50 cm in length and weighs up to 1.5 kilograms.
Yellowfin sole has a mild flavour and firm texture, making it suitable for breading, frying, and use in processed seafood items. It is commonly used in portioned fillets and is valued for its affordability and versatility across global markets.
Smooth Texture with Subtle Taste
Canada Fish Export supplies Alaska plaice, a flatfish species closely related to flounder. It generally measures 30 to 60 cm in length and can weigh up to 2 kilograms.
Alaska plaice features a mild, slightly sweet flavour and a smooth, tender texture. It is well suited for frying, baking, and steaming, and is commonly used in fillets and prepared seafood products. Its balanced qualities make it a dependable choice for various culinary applications.
Small Flatfish with Rich, Sweet Flavour
Canada Fish Export offers Pacific sanddab, a smaller flatfish species known for its distinctive taste. It typically grows between 15 to 30 cm in length and weighs under 0.5 kilograms.
Pacific sanddab is prized for its rich, slightly sweet flavour and tender flesh. It is especially popular when pan-fried whole or lightly breaded. Its unique taste and smaller size make it a specialty item in select seafood markets and restaurants.
Salmon
Rich Flavor with Deep Red Flesh
Canada Fish Export supplies sockeye salmon, one of the most sought-after Pacific salmon species, known for its vibrant red flesh and firm texture. It typically grows between 50 to 80 cm in length and can weigh up to 3 kilograms.
Sockeye salmon is prized for its bold, rich flavour and dense meat, making it ideal for grilling, roasting, and smoking. Its striking colour and strong taste make it a premium choice in both retail and food service markets worldwide.
Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) – Premium Quality with High Oil Content
Canada Fish Export offers Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon, the largest and most luxurious of the Pacific salmon species. It can reach lengths of 70 to 150 cm and weigh over 20 kilograms.
Chinook salmon is renowned for its high oil content, buttery texture, and exceptionally rich flavour. It performs well in grilling, roasting, and smoking applications, and is highly valued in gourmet cuisine. Its superior quality makes it a top-tier product in international seafood markets.
Mild Flavor with Firm Texture
Canada Fish Export supplies chum salmon, a widely available Pacific species known for its moderate size and versatility. It typically measures between 50 to 70 cm in length and can weigh up to 5 kilograms.
Chum salmon has a mild flavour and firm flesh, making it suitable for smoking, canning, and frozen seafood products. It is also valued for its roe, which is commonly used in caviar production. Its affordability and adaptability make it a popular choice for large-scale supply.
Balanced Flavor with Tender Flesh
Canada Fish Export provides coho salmon, also known as silver salmon, a mid-sized species prized for its bright colour and delicate taste. It generally grows between 50 to 75 cm in length and weighs up to 4 kilograms.
Coho salmon offers a milder flavour than sockeye, with a tender yet firm texture. It is ideal for grilling, baking, and pan-searing, making it a versatile option for a wide range of culinary applications. Its balance of taste and texture appeals to both chefs and consumers.
Light Flavor and Soft Texture
Canada Fish Export offers pink salmon, the smallest and most abundant Pacific salmon species. It typically measures 40 to 60 cm in length and weighs up to 2 kilograms.
Pink salmon has a light, mild flavour and a softer texture compared to other salmon species. It is commonly used in canning, pouches, and processed seafood products. Its affordability and wide availability make it a staple product in global seafood markets.
Mild, Delicate, and Versatile
Canada Fish Export supplies steelhead trout, a species closely related to Pacific salmon, known for its streamlined body and bright, pinkish flesh. It typically grows between 50 to 80 cm in length and can weigh up to 4 kilograms.
Steelhead trout has a mild, slightly sweet flavour with a tender, flaky texture. It is well suited for grilling, baking, and pan-frying. Its versatility and consistent quality make it a popular alternative to salmon in both retail and food service sectors.
redfish + Rockfish
Mild, Sweet Flavor with Firm Texture
Canada Fish Export supplies Pacific ocean perch, a deep-water species known for its bright coloration and consistent quality. It typically grows between 30 to 50 cm in length and can weigh up to 1.5 kilograms.
Pacific ocean perch offers a mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm, flaky flesh. It is well suited for frying, baking, and steaming, and is commonly used in fillets and portioned seafood products. Its balanced taste and texture make it a popular choice across global markets.
Deep-Water Species with Delicate Taste
Canada Fish Export provides rougheye rockfish, a slow-growing deep-sea species valued for its fine texture and mild flavour. It typically measures 40 to 70 cm in length and can weigh up to 3 kilograms.
Rougheye rockfish features a delicate, slightly sweet taste with firm flesh that holds well during cooking. It is ideal for baking, grilling, and steaming applications. Its quality and consistency make it suitable for premium seafood offerings.
Light Flavor with Tender Flesh
Canada Fish Export supplies yellowmouth rockfish, a Pacific species known for its subtle taste and appealing texture. It generally grows between 35 to 55 cm in length and can weigh up to 2 kilograms.
Yellowmouth rockfish has a mild flavour and tender, flaky flesh that adapts well to a variety of cooking methods, including frying, baking, and grilling. Its versatility makes it suitable for both fresh and processed seafood markets.
Mild Taste with Fine Flakes
Canada Fish Export offers redstripe rockfish, recognized for its distinctive striped appearance and consistent meat quality. It typically measures 30 to 50 cm in length and weighs up to 2 kilograms.
Redstripe rockfish provides a mild, slightly sweet flavour with fine, delicate flakes. It is ideal for pan-frying, baking, and use in fillets. Its balanced profile makes it a reliable option for diverse culinary applications.
Rich Flavor from Deep Waters
Canada Fish Export supplies idiot fish, also known as shortspine thornyhead, a deep-water species valued for its unique taste and texture. It generally grows between 30 to 60 cm in length and can weigh up to 2.5 kilograms.
This species offers a rich, slightly sweet flavour with firm, moist flesh. It is well suited for grilling, baking, and steaming. Its distinct profile makes it a specialty product in select seafood markets.
Firm Texture with Mild, Clean Taste
Canada Fish Export provides yellowtail rockfish, a popular Pacific species known for its uniform size and quality. It typically grows between 30 to 50 cm in length and weighs up to 1.5 kilograms.
Yellowtail rockfish has a mild, clean flavour with firm flesh that holds up well in cooking. It is commonly used for frying, grilling, and baking, making it a versatile option for both retail and food service sectors.
Soft Texture with Subtle Flavor
Canada Fish Export supplies widow rockfish, a mid-sized species known for its tender flesh and mild taste. It generally measures 30 to 50 cm in length and can weigh up to 1.5 kilograms.
Widow rockfish offers a delicate flavour and soft, flaky texture. It is suitable for baking, steaming, and light frying applications. Its gentle taste makes it appealing for a wide range of seafood dishes.
Mild and Versatile with Fine Texture
Canada Fish Export offers silvergray rockfish, a species valued for its light flavour and consistent quality. It typically grows between 30 to 45 cm in length and weighs up to 1.2 kilograms.
Silvergray rockfish features a mild taste with fine, tender flesh that cooks evenly. It is ideal for frying, baking, and steaming, and is widely used in fillets and portioned seafood products.
Balanced Flavor with Firm Flesh
Canada Fish Export supplies darkblotched rockfish, a deep-water species recognized for its firm texture and mild flavour. It generally measures 35 to 55 cm in length and can weigh up to 2 kilograms.
Darkblotched rockfish offers a slightly sweet, balanced taste with firm flesh that performs well in grilling, baking, and frying. Its durability and flavour make it a dependable choice for various culinary uses.
