A Deep Connection to Lands & Waters

The 2026 Divers’ Catch Festival will be on Sept 19 at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston.

The 2026 fishing season is shaping up to be another prosperous year for Coastal Nations Commercial Fishing.

The 2026 fishing season has continued to advance Community Based Fisheries, with two Shareholder Nations participating in three fisheries.

In March, CNF traveled to Nuxalk Territory to provide an update on Community Based Fisheries.

CNCF is seeking proposals to lease out quota for Ling Cod: Areas 3C, 3D, 5AB and 5CDE, 5,000 lb Increments.

Coastal Nations Commercial Fishing (CNCF) is seeking proposals to lease out quota for Sablefish: J-Cut, 20,000 lb Increments. Please download the Quota Bid Form and send the completed form to Aaron Murray, CNCF General Manager, at aaron.m@cncflp.ca by May 29, 2026, 12pm PT (noon). If you have any questions, please call 604-250-0341. The following principals will be used to assess bids: Shareholder Nations fishers will be given preference Shareholder Nations or shareholder Nat

CNF CEO Guy Dean testifies in front of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans.

Throughout Don Simpson’s 30-year commercial fishing career, he has focused on human values—work ethic, moral integrity and honesty—just as much, if not more, than catching fish. “If you're a fisher, your name is your brand,” says Don. “Your hard work is recognized—the way you carry yourself, the way you act as a team member and how you back folks up. You're building your brand through trust and credibility. You give your word and you seal it with a handshake.” Born in Prince

At CNF, we recognize that our dedicated team is what makes our company successful.

CNF and the Trust are now in their fourth year of successfully working together in support of shareholder Nations.

Coastal Nations Fisheries aims to nurture a work environment in which employees can thrive.

This Oceans Day, we want to know what the ocean means to you!

Are you an experienced commercial fisher or interested in becoming one?

Life hasn’t always been smooth sailing for K’unya Laurie Bevan, but today she is a successful legal and governance professional and current Board Chair of Coastal Nations Fisheries.

Coastal Nations Fisheries was a proud sponsor of the Coastal First Nations 25th Anniversary Celebration, held in Vancouver.

For the CNF Annual General Meeting in December 2025, our shareholder Nations’ leaders came together for an update on the company’s excellent progress over the last year.