Copy of Our Fishermen
We at True Fin work with over 30 fishermen who take great pride in the quality and sustainability of their catch. We couldn't do what we do without their commitment and hard work. Meet some of the professional fishermen who sustain us all.

Vincent Balzano, F/V Northern Lights & F/V North Star
A 3rd generation fisherman from Portland, Maine, Vincent brings us many finfish species and scallops harvested from one of his two commercial fishing vessels. When not fishing, he serves on the New England Fishery Management Council, and is favorite and most important job is as a husband and a father of two sons. He most appreciates a nice day of fishing…the rare day when everything goes well, like the weather, catch, prices, and operations. Vincent’s favorite Gulf of Maine fish to eat is haddock.
Jim Ford, F/V Lisa Ann III

A first-generation fisherman, Jim started out on charter boats in grade schoo
l and high school then graduated to working on gillnet boats and then a day dragger. Since going out on his own, Jim has owned five different commercial vessels and contributed to multitude research studies. Even when not working, he’s still fishing for fun on the ice or freshwater. Jim catches all kinds of fish for us, like cod, monkfish, and flounder, and his favorite fish to eat is halibut.





Kristan Porter, F/V Brandon Jay
One of our favorite scallop harvesters, Kristan also catches lobster out of Cutler, Maine. He would be a 4th generation fisherman if his father didn’t get seasick, resulting in the occupation skipping a generation. His favorite part of being a fisherman is the independence. When not fishing, he serves as the President of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, sits on several fishery management advisory panels, and spends time with his family. Kristan’s favorite thing to catch is scallops, and his favorite seafood to eat is corned hake.

Fish en Papillote
This simple yet impressive presentation elevates your dinner without adding prep time or stress.

Trasimeno Fish Stew
Comforting and warm, this stew is the perfect winter dish.

Beer Poached fish
Poaching is great for any delicate, flaky fish... and infusing the flavors of a great local beer only adds to the appeal!

Bacon Wrapped Fish
Bacon makes everything better. Add a creamy cauliflower mash and earthy herbs and you've got a hit for dinner.

Stuffed smoked squid
Spice up your meal with this chorizo-stuffed squid!

Fish Tacos
Use this classic, timeless recipe for Taco Tuesday (or Wednesday, or Thursday...)

Garlic-Ginger Fish Cakes
A flavorful take on this classic recipe- perfect for any of our whitefish!

Banh Mi
Dense fillets like monkfish and halibut are perfect for this Vietnamese-style sandwich.

Scallops with Spicy Oil
A quick sear and a spice-infused oil make our dayboat scallops shine!

Fried Fish Sandwich
A New England classic.

Fish in Mushroom Sauce
Earthy, creamy, comforting—this recipe is a staff favorite.

Chili Fish with Tahini-Lemon Drizzle
Inspired by Yottam Ottolenghi, this dish packs a lot of flavor! Great for any whitefish.

Pan-Fried Fish with Veggies
Infinitely flexible and ridiculously easy! Weeknight dinner is a snap with this recipe.