Articles and Recipes
Springhills Fish is a family-run fish farm in Ontario raising rainbow trout, Arctic char and coho salmon. In this section we answer the questions we get most: how farmed fish are raised, what eco-certification means, and how to cook the fish we sell.
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Five easy Atlantic salmon recipes
Springhills sells Atlantic salmon in 4 oz portions, two to a pack, raised by Sustainable Blue at their land-based farm in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, with low densities, fresh...
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What makes our fish ethical and sustainable?
Springhills Fish raises rainbow trout, Arctic char and coho salmon in freshwater on our Ontario farms. Our farms were the first in central Canada to earn Best Aquaculture Practices...
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A guide to buying trout bait eggs from Springhills
Springhills Fish sells rainbow trout bait eggs for steelhead and salmon fishing from our farm in Hanover, Ontario. Fresh uncured eggs are $25 per 225g, pickup only, during spawning...
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Why farmed fish is the trendiest protein around
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...
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Why exercise is the new trend in fish farming
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...
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Our 4 favourite recipes for striped bass
The Springhills family could not be more excited to hook a supply of striped bass from New Brunswick. Striped bass is a refined white fish with gentle sweetness, firm...
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Peat moss for dinner? How we use a natural byproduct to keep fish healthy at Springhills
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...
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Why should I eat omegas from fish?
Most people know that fish are “good for you” because of omega-3 fatty acids. But what exactly are omegas, why are they important, and is there really a difference...
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Strong water, strong fish in Anishinaabemowin
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...
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Hot and sweet baked trout with grilled peaches
Created by our friend the talented Ontario chef Signe Langford. “Choose your favourite hot pepper from a mild jalapeno to a spicy Thai chili all the way to an eye-watering...
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Why fish farms go full ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ during heat waves
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...
