Fish farming

For our family, ethical fish farming is not a marketing trend. It has been our way of life for over 50 years. We are second-generation fish farmers, and our...

Springhills rainbow trout eggs have been a go-to for steelhead and salmon anglers for decades. They are bright. They are clean. They smell just right. And hundreds of anglers...

When our parents started fish farming decades ago, most people thought it was strange, risky, or just plain unheard of. Fish farming wasn’t exactly the “it” thing. Fast forward...

When other fish farmers visit Springhills, they’re often surprised by how much our fish swim. It’s not unusual for them to stand at the edge of one of our...

When people hear “peat moss,” they usually think of gardening soil. But on our farm, peat has a very different purpose. It is part of how we keep our...

Strong water, strong fish! Or in Anishinaabemowin: Mshkoojiwon, Mshkoozii giigoonh! When we had farm hoodies made, we wanted to honour our incredible partners at Sheshegwaning First Nation — the...

When the temperatures rise, so do the stakes — and that’s when fish farmers activate stealth mode. At Springhills, hot weather isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s a serious challenge for...

At Springhills, we believe in leaving the planet better than we found it. That’s why we’re troubled by a growing trend in food policy: offshoring the environmental impact of...

Can fish farming be regenerative? We think so — and we’ve got 7 reasons why. You’ve probably heard about regenerative agriculture — farming that doesn’t just sustain the land,...

There were 1,065 lakes and rivers stocked with fish in Ontario last year — and no, it’s not Mother Nature doing the work. Where do those “wild” fish come...

If you’re looking to add some fin-tastic flair to your pond, Springhills Fish in Hanover, Ontario, has just the catch for you! Stocking your pond with live rainbow trout...