Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Atlantic Halibut is a groundfish, harvested from a wild capture and sustainable fishery (Integrated Fisheries Management Plan)
Source: DFO (2018)
ASP Member-Producers:
- 3T’s Ltd.
- Codroy Seafoods Inc.
- Golden Shell Fisheries Ltd.
- Harbour Seafoods Ltd.
- Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company Ltd.
- Labrador Gem Seafoods Inc.
- Ocean Choice International
- Quinlan Brothers Ltd.
- Quin-Sea Fisheries Ltd.
Processed Forms:
- Whole/round
- Head-on, gutted
- Headless, gutted
- Fillets
- Steaks
Season:
April to November
Harvest Areas:
3NOPs
Harvest Method:
- Bottom Hook and Line gear