seafood

Pacific Finescale

Diet of Shellfish makes the Triggerfish one of the world's sweetest-tasting fish.

Firm, White, Flakey, Sweet

Pacific Triggerfish are renowned for their "Sweetness". A viracious eater of Shellfish, mostly Crab, lend a delightful light flavor. The strong currents of its environment give this fish a firm texture, but the cooked flesh is as flaky as any available. Trigger works very well with fruits and acids. Butter loves Trigger also.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Pacific Triggerfish, Cochito Bota

  • Species Name

    Triggerfish

  • Latin Name

    Balistes polylepis

  • Origin

    Sea of Cortez

  • Harvest Method

    Hook & Line

  • Range & Habitat

    Southern California & Mexico

  • Producer

    Baja Peninsula Fleet

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

about the fishery

Baja Peninsula Fleet

From small fishing villages along the northern part of the Baja Peninsula, Day Boat Fishermen set out in small Wooden Pangas for a day of hand lining and scallop diving. The honor of tradition and familial unity are drivers in this amazing Day Boat program. 

Fishermen - The Quintero Family, Ortega Cruz, Elmar King, Paisa Ocegueda

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