If you haven’t tried lingcod, you are in for a serious treat. Named for its resemblance to both the ling and cod, the lingcod is actually not related to either of them. Its mild taste and flakey texture are similar to more classic fish and chips choices, like cod or haddock, but lingcod is slightly … Continued

One Pan Mediterranean Lingcod This is a simple one pan lingcod dish that can be done on the BBQ (or in the oven), and is perfect to keep the heat outside on those hot summer nights! Easily doubled and baked on a sheet pan instead, you can also try different vegetables like asparagus, yellow squash … Continued

Oat Crusted Lingcod A lighter version of the normal deep fried cod recipes, this oat crusted lingcod pairs perfectly with a light salad. Included are instructions to make your own tartar sauce for the fish, or thin it out and use as a salad dressing. This dish can be pan fried on the stovetop or, … Continued

Grilled Lingcod with Crispy Prosciutto When you think lingcod, think more than just fish and chips! This sustainable seafood recipe not only looks elegant on the plate, but comes together quickly and can be grilled indoors or on the BBQ. For a lighter version, substitute the tater tots for roasted fresh potatoes, or the packaged … Continued

Ever since one of our favourite local restaurants added beer battered lingcod (from Skipper Otto!) and chips to their menu, we’ve been fully sold on lingcod as the ultimate fish and chips fish. You know we love to cook with beer, so you can imagine how excited we were to make this ourselves. If you … Continued

Bruce, Pilar and Rex Martinelli are back for an interview to talk lingcod and tuna fishing, favourite recipes, family life on and off board, and why they love working with Skipper Otto and eating Canadian sustainable seafood. If you missed their last story, Pilar writes to us about having their toddler, Rex, on board, the … Continued

Pilar Martinelli, one of our lingcod fishermen, sent us this story about fishing as a family. Pilar describes the joy of including her toddler on their commercial fishing journeys! I find that most people are puzzled, worried, or shocked by the idea of taking a toddler on a working commercial fish boat, but for the … Continued

Lingcod cheeks are such a rare treat and we’re always excited when Pilar phones in to say they have a load of them ready for our members! Bruce and Pilar catch your lingcod while trolling — a fishing method in which lines of baited hooks are dragged slowly behind a boat in mid-water. Bruce hand-picks … Continued