SALISH STRAIT SEAFOODS
First Nation-Owned. Community‑Driven. Ocean-Focused
Salish Strait Seafoods is a 100% First Nation–owned commercial fishing enterprise serving the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island.
Combining traditional stewardship with modern fisheries management to create lasting opportunities for our Nations
Salish Strait Seafoods - A First Nation Partnership
Headquartered in Ladysmith, BC, Salish Strait Seafoods operate a multi-species commercial fishing enterprise that supports meaningful employment, training, and long-term economic development for our communities.
The following First Nations co-own Salish Strait Seafoods, working together to build a resilient seafood enterprise:
What We Do
Licences & Quota
Leasing and harvesting to maximize value for our Nations across multiple species.
Vessel Operations
Operating our own fleet and supporting community members to develop their own operations.
Workforce Development
Training and work experience that build skills and create employment across harvesting, processing, and logistics.
Partnerships & Growth
Collaborating on aquaculture, value-added processing, marketing, and marine services.
Meet the Fleet
Sun Fisher (Seine)
Our flagship vessel supporting salmon and herring operations, and crew development.
Charisma
A versatile platform for targeted fisheries and quota harvests across seasons.
Coopertown Interceptor IV
Specialized for shellfish and nearshore fisheries with flexible deployment.
HP21
Supports groundfish, prawn, and other quota-based operations.