One Hook, One Fish, One Future: Reviving a Fishing Tradition Through Culinary Excellence

As the September sun rises over Bonavista, a historic fishing town rich in over 500 years of seafaring tradition, ice, bait, and fishing gear are loaded onto a small boat in the harbour. Jerry Hussey, a local fisherman in his late 60s, prepares for another day at sea, the same as he’s done since his teenage years.

But unlike many other fishermen in Newfoundland, who rarely know where their catch will end up, Jerry knows exactly where his fish are going. His day’s work will travel far beyond the rugged coastline, destined for the kitchens of some of Canada’s top restaurants, including one recently awarded a second Michelin star.