Mallotus villosus
Capelin is a small pelagic fish of the smelt family, harvested from a wild capture and sustainable fishery (Canadian Fisheries Management Regulations).
Source: DFO (2018)
ASP Member-Producers:
- Barry Group Inc.
- Beothic Fish Processors Ltd.
- Golden Shell Fisheries Ltd.
- Happy Adventure Sea Products (1991) Ltd.
- Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company Ltd.
- Notre Dame Seafoods Inc.
- Ocean Choice International L.P.
- Quinlan Brothers Ltd.
- Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd.
- St. Anthony Seafoods L.P.
Processed Forms:
- Whole/round
- Dried
- Smoked
Season:
June – July
Harvest Areas:
East and Northeast coast – 2J3KL & 3Ps
Harvest Method:
- limited license
- fixed gear
- mobile gear