A fishing veteran, not missing a single salmon fishing season between 1969 and 2016! Otto retired for the second time when he sold his boat in 2018 (it might stick this time!)

Omega V Salmon Gillnetting Northern & Mid Coast

Shaun is our lead fisherman and fishing industry expert with an MA in the history and political economy of the BC fishing industry and a lifetime fishing the BC coast.

BMW Salmon Gillnetting West Coast of Vancouver Island & Mid-Coast

A 3rd-generation fisherman, and long time friend of Skipper Otto who day-boat fishes out of the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver.

Lormax Salmon, Crab, Spot Prawns Gillnetting & Trapping English Bay, Howe Sound & Fraser River

Scott started fishing more than 30 years ago and currently divides his time between collecting data for marine research, prawning, and shrimping. Scott lives in Qualicum, BC, on Vancouver Island.

Robson Byte Prawns & Shrimp Trapping & Trawling Salish Sea, BC

Joel & Melissa fish aboard their 42′ boat, Lisa Jess, using a butterfly trawl net in Johnstone Strait, BC. A 4th generation fisherman, Joel grew up fishing and took over his parents fishing operations in 2014.

Lisa Jess Scallops Butterfly Trawl Johnstone Strait, BC

Blake, a second generation fisherman has been fishing since he was 14 years old. He freezes his catch at sea during trips that last 2-3 weeks.

Five Kings Salmon Trolling North and Central Coast of BC

We first met Delia back in the June of 2015 when she emailed us looking for a way to connect her lovingly-grown oysters and clams to local consumers. She had heard about our CSF and was very eager that our innovative model of connecting fishermen directly to consumers might provide an alternative to selling her shellfish overseas, as is the case with the vast majority of our locally grown shellfish. We were intrigued at the possibility of being able to offer ethical, local shellfish directly to our members and at being able to help the shellfish growers of Cortes Island continue their traditional, small-scale way of life!

Oysters Beach-grown! Cortes Island, BC

Steve fishes aboard his 50’ boat, The Triple M while trolling the waters around BC’s central coast. Steve started deckhanding when he was 16 and fishes today with his own teenage kids.

The Triple M Salmon Trolling Central Coast of BC

Dean, a third generation fisherman, fishes salmon runs all along the BC coast. He has been fishing since he was a kid and still fishes alongside his father, Danny and his gillnetter.

Old Style Salmon Gillnetting Most areas of BC Coast

Danny, a second generation fisherman, often fishes in coordination with his son, Dean.

About Time I Salmon Gillnetting North & Central Coast of BC

Rick, a fourth generation fisherman fishes up and down the BC coast. He has been fishing for as long as he can remember.

Red Bone Salmon Gillnetting Most areas of BC Coast

Paul is the founder of Salt Spring Island Mussels. Paul grew his mussel farm from just a tiny operation to now supplying restaurants across Canada, all while staying true to the values of community, environmental conservation, and living wages that we hold so dear. He credits his amazing and talented team for all this success and is very forthcoming about all the trials and tribulations of getting to where they are now.

Mussels Grown and harvested Salt Spring Island & Desolation Sound, BC