Skipper Otto

Skipper Otto Skipper Otto Community Supported Fishery has been committed to feeding Canadians with wild Canadian seafood for more than 16 years!

Two days from the water to the Wharf. Seeded on Salt Spring Island, grown and harvested off Cortes Island in Desolation ...
08/27/2026

Two days from the water to the Wharf.

Seeded on Salt Spring Island, grown and harvested off Cortes Island in Desolation Sound by Paul Simpson and his team. Plump, sweet, and about as fresh as mussels get.

Steam a pot, crack some bread, and don't overthink it.

Order your today at the link in bio. Can't make it to the Wharf? Our flash-frozen pink and spiny swimming scallops are a great stand-in.

Lingcod, dressed up for summer.Summer dinners don't get much more refreshing than our honey mustard lingcod with vibrant...
08/25/2026

Lingcod, dressed up for summer.

Summer dinners don't get much more refreshing than our honey mustard lingcod with vibrant peach salsa. This easy yet delicious recipe comes together in under 30 minutes - the ultimate weeknight wonder. Serve with cooked orzo, potatoes, or salad greens for a nutritious, low-fuss dinner.

Caught wild by Bruce and Steve Martinelli, trolling off the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Find the full recipe and many more via the link in our story.

Sablefish, simple to cook, impossible to forget.Sablefish season is on. Prepare to indulge. Buttery, silky, and unmistak...
08/12/2026

Sablefish, simple to cook, impossible to forget.

Sablefish season is on. Prepare to indulge. Buttery, silky, and unmistakably rich, this is the kind of fish that makes a Tuesday night feel like a moment.

Pan-seared, miso-glazed, or straight off the grill, take your pick. Simple to cook. Impossible to forget.

Caught by Bruce Martinelli and Clint Krause off the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Order’s up, link in bio.

07/31/2026

Frozen oysters. Hear us out.

We know what you’re thinking. Frozen oysters? Really?
That’s exactly why we invited members down to the Wharf to taste them for themselves.

The verdict?

• Surprisingly delicious
• Incredibly easy to prepare
• No hard shucking required

Let’s just say we made a few believers out of skeptics. So consider those assumptions officially shucked. And the best part? You don’t have to wait for months ending in “r” to enjoy fresh tasting oysters at home.

Grab some frozen oysters today - available one dozen packs.

07/09/2026

Behind-the-scenes with the Strobel boys at sea!

Last week, Skipper Otto co-founder and lead fisher Shaun Strobel headed out to the fishing grounds with sons Oliver and Lyndon, bringing in a bounty of beautiful wild sockeye salmon. Lyndon, with his Go-Pro in tow, captured some incredible footage of their day on the water and we couldn’t help but share a few of his clips!

The season is only getting started - more delicious BC salmon to come 🐟

07/03/2026

Sometimes people say “I bet Skipper Otto is expensive”.

The truth? We don’t compete with the cheapest seafood on the market, because cheap fish usually comes at the cost of people and the planet.

Instead, we’ve built a seafood system that provides harvesters with fair pay for their catch, uses only small-scale sustainable fishing methods, and ensures 100% traceability and transparency.

And here’s the surprising part: when we compared our prices to similar premium seafood businesses, we found our seafood was often the same price or cheaper.

So no, we’re not selling discount fish. We’re building a better future for our fishing families, oceans, and the people who care about what’s on their plate. And we think that’s worth every bite!

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're thinking about the Indigenous fish harvesters who are on the water righ...
06/21/2026

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we're thinking about the Indigenous fish harvesters who are on the water right now, harvesting salmon for their families, communities, and for the Skipper Otto community.

Long before commercial fisheries existed, Indigenous Peoples developed deep knowledge of these rivers, inlets, and coastal waters, building food systems that sustained communities for generations and continue to do so today.

We are grateful to work alongside Indigenous harvesters, whose skill, care, and connection to place continue to shape the future of seafood on this coast.

As we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the cultures, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous Peoples, and the enduring relationships they have with these lands and waters.

06/08/2026

Every year on World Oceans Day, we’re reminded that the future of our oceans depends on the choices we make today. But real change requires more than awareness: it requires action.

That’s why we’re so excited to celebrate our partnership with UBC Food Services, a collaboration that’s helping to demonstrate what a better seafood system can actually look like in practice! Today, Sonia sits down with UBC’s Executive Chef and Culinary Director, Chef David Speight, to talk about this incredible relationship.

To learn more about our partnership with UBC Food Services, read the full blog linked in our bio!

06/04/2026

These Korean-inspired tuna rice bowls have been our current meal prep obsession!

Requiring only a few fresh ingredients, a can of our albacore tuna, and pantry staples that you likely already have on hand, our rice bowl comes together in under 10 minutes and is full of flavour. We find the spiciness of the kimchi perfectly complements the creaminess of the mayonnaise and avocado, with the cucumber providing that final hint of freshness.

Find the full recipe and many more via the link in our bio!

06/01/2026

It’s International Wild Salmon Day and what better time to celebrate the incredible wild salmon we find here in BC waters!

The sockeye salmon fishing season will be opening shortly, and with it our small-scale independent fish harvesters will be heading out to hopefully secure a bounty of wild salmon to share with members.

It’s not too late to sign up as a new member and enjoy a summer of delicious wild seafood! Visit the link in our bio for details.

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1505 W 1st Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V6J1E8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+16047901215

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