Our product line currently includes frozen whole squid and finfish. The catch is harvested in the deep waters of the Northwest Atlantic Ocean and frozen at sea by a fleet of H.A.C.C.P. certified trawlers.

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Illex Illecebrosus (Summer Squid)

Other names: Short-finned squid

Illex is a fast growing squid caught in the deep waters of the Northwestern Atlantic Ocean. Our Illex squid is landed from late May throughout the fall and is packaged in roughly 27 pound (12kg.) boxes. The blocks are hand laid, with a plastic sheet applied to the top of the block to protect it from freezer burn.

The size of the squid varies greatly from the beginning to the end of the season. May production is typically 50 grams each in weight with tube lengths of 14-16 cm. By late September sizes have increased to averages of 350 grams and 20 cm. The squid is packed in whole, round form.

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Atlantic Butterfish Peprilus triacanthus

Other names: Dollarfish, Harvestfish

A Butterfish is a small fish with sizes ranging from less the 60 grams/pc to a maximum of 300 grams. Average size is between 70 and 100 grams. Our Atlantic Butterfish are landed primarily during the colder months when their fat content is at its highest.

They are packed in a tumble pack, which has an average weight of roughly 23 pounds (10.5kg.) per case. We also have land frozen butterfish that are packaged according to the following sizes.

            SSS     U/60 gr/pc
            SS      60-79 gr/pc
            S        80-99 gr/pc
            M   100-149 gr/pc
            L        150+ gr/pc

Much of our off season production of Atlantic Butterfish is used as sportfishing bait, and chum bait. Butterfish is an excellent bait for catching fish such as Giant Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefish and other popular sport fish.

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Atlantic Mackerel (Scomber Scombrus)

OTHER NAMES: Boston Mackerel

Atlantic Mackerel, a pelagic fish, is harvested by our vessels in relatively deep waters during the winter months. The majority of our mackerel are sold as bait. All of our mackerel is whole, round, frozen at sea in a swim packed block.

The average size of the individual fish is 1 to 1.5 pounds (400 to 500 gr). However, mackerel can vary from 250 to 900 grams. The fish are generally packed according to size. Boxes average around 22 pounds (10 kg).

Tinker. . . . . . . . . . .Less than 1/2 lb/pc (<250 gr)

Regular . . . . . . . . .1/2 to 1 1/4 lb/pc (250-600 gr)

Large . . . . . . . . . .Over 1 1/4 lb/pc (>600 gr)

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Hagfish (Myxine glutinosa)

OTHER NAMES: Slime Eels

While sometimes called slime eels, hagfish are actually not part of the eel family. They are one of the oldest types of fish in the sea, going back over 330 million years. Hagfish hides are processed and sold as eel skin leather. The meat is used for food and is consumed mostly in Asia.

Hagfish are harvested year round in the waters of the Northwest Atlantic Ocean. They are caught in barrel traps, then processed, graded, and frozen on board. Frozen blocks are 11 kg on average. Sizing is approximately 9-10 fish per kilo.