Quality & Freshness
Few fisheries in the world can match troll-caught wild salmon in quality and freshness. The slow-paced and selective nature of trolling means that each salmon is individually hauled aboard by hand, carefully handled, conscientiously cleaned, thoroughly washed and either iced or frozen at sea. For the fishermen, trolling is physically draining work, which means the [...]
Certification
Trolling has one of the lowest impacts on marine habitats and has one of the lowest bycatch rates compared to other fishing methods. For this reason, salmon trolling is currently certified as sustainable by Ocean Wise, a seafood certification system run by the Vancouver Aquarium. To improve the sustainability of the fishery, troll fishermen also [...]
Traceability
The West Coast Trollers Association is a partner in Thisfish, a seafood traceability system spearheaded by Ecotrust Canada. Thisfish sets out to make the seafood business more transparent and, well, less fishy. A growing community of trusted fishermen, fishing organizations, processors, restaurants and retailers—all dedicated to quality and sustainability—is currently testing this innovative system in [...]
Cooking & Recipes
Troll-caught wild salmon is a delicious, healthy and versatile ingredient for home cooking. It is simple to prepare and a delicacy that will impress friends and loved ones. Below are some links to recipes and tips on preparation and cooking courtesy of the B.C. Salmon Marketing Council.
Online resources
Here are some links to resources that you might find useful: B.C. Salmon Marking Council West Coast of Vancouver Island Aquatic Management Board Pacific Salmon Foundation Department of Fisheries and Oceans Salmon Fisheries Management Cohen Commission on Pacific Salmon Wild Salmon Centre
