(Photo courtesy of Shaun Strobel. Oliver Strobel on the Eldorado boat) My oldest son, Oliver, has been going out fishing with his dad, Shaun, and his grandpa, Otto, since he was 5 years old. It seems like just a couple of years ago that little boy was begging to go out fishing for the first … Continued

Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple Syrup Whiskey Glaze It doesn’t get more Canadian than this recipe – salmon, maple syrup, Canadian whiskey and cedar planks! This version uses our Skipper Otto sockeye salmon, but you can substitute any of the Pacific caught salmon species we carry, including chinook, chum, coho, and pink salmon. Enjoy this … Continued

Pesce Crudo with Sablefish Pesce Crudo is the Italian version of ceviche, and it makes for the perfect summertime appetizer with minimal effort and no cooking. This version uses our Skipper Otto sablefish, but you can substitute ling cod cheeks or any other white fish we carry. As our sablefish is flash frozen it is … Continued

(Photo courtesy of Ritchie Shaw. The Surf Isle boat at the church in Smith Inlet circa early 1960’s) Along the coast of British Columbia, there is rich history of the fishing industry and with it come tales of the boats lovingly bought and restored by fishers and boat enthusiasts. A boat mechanic in his early life, … Continued

We are happy to share that the salmon season has begun, and our fishers report a good start to the season! That said, we wanted to provide our members with an update on what we expect for the season ahead, and which salmon species will be available for 2023. Sockeye Salmon  From all accounts, it … Continued

Pan Seared Wild Salmon  Wild BC Salmon is so delicious, it doesn’t need heavy sauces or much enhancement! That’s why we love this simple and light citrus glaze using lemon, salt, and butter. Ingredients Skipper Otto Salmon Fillets Two 5 oz Skipper Otto salmon fillets 1 tbsp kosher salt Half a lemon 1 tbsp Canola … Continued

Bang Bang Rockfish Pasta: Loaded with flavour, it’s the sauce that puts the “bang” in this Bang Bang recipe. Instead of using the traditional deep fried shrimp, this recipe incorporates our Yellowtail Rockfish cooked in a skillet.  Whether you cook it on the stovetop or on the grill, why not try this delicious, simple (and … Continued

The reason I co-founded Skipper Otto with my husband Shaun, was to stand up for and support independent fishing families, and this mission has never been more important. On Friday June 2nd, armed DFO officers visited both our Fisherman’s Wharf location in False Creek, Vancouver, as well as our cold storage facility in Surrey, BC, … Continued