Facts on Canadian Fisheries

Fisheries and Oceans Canada works to secure the future of our wild capture fisheries through sustainable and responsible fisheries managment that is science based, applies the precautionary approach, addresses ecosystem considerations and uses a risk based approach to managing our resources.

Please read more about Canada's key fisheries. Visit again soon, as this site is still growing.

• Arctic Char
• Atlantic Herring
• Haddock
• Sablefish
• American Lobster
• Atlantic Scallops
• Atlantic Swordfish
• Northern Shrimp
• Pacific Halibut
• Snow Crab

Fish and Seafood Fact Sheets from Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's site for Canadian fish and seafood market information.