The countdown is on as halibut lovers wait for their favourite flatfish to show up on seafood counters and in restaurants. The commercial fishery for Pacific halibut — the largest groundfish in the world — opens at today noon.
“People are waiting for it,” said Ken Baird, meat manager at the Market at Yates. “It is very popular for sure. People love it when it is fresh.”
The white-fleshed fish has a broad appeal because of its mild flavour and is often used for fish and chips. If all goes smoothly, the first fresh halibut will start showing up Wednesday or Thursday, said Baird said.
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