How that tasty perch gets from the boat deck to your plate

This week, I went to Wheatley, Ont. According to the local harbour authority, this tiny community on Lake Erie is home to the largest freshwater commercial fishing fleet in the world.

I didn't, however, climb aboard a boat.

I wanted to find out what happens to the fish after it's caught. So I paid a visit to the Taylor Fish Company. It's a fish processor that ships their product across North America, including to many high-end restaurants in Toronto. 

Click on the audio player to find out more.

Windsor Morning8:45Food with Jonathan Pinto - Taylor Fish

Jonathan paid a visit to the Taylor Fish processing plant in Wheatley.

That video of the scaler I mentioned can be viewed in this story.

Processing fish at Taylor Fish

10 years ago

Duration 1:18

Taylor Fish owner John Hyatt talks about how they process fish.

Looking to buy some fresh Lake Erie fish?

If you're looking to buy fish to prepare at home, you're best off heading right to the store. The Taylor Fish Company is located at 419 Erie St. S in Wheatley. They are open Monday to Friday from 8-5 and Saturday from 8-3.

Another way is to try the fish at a local restaurant — Birdie's Perch, that double-decker fish truck near Point Pelee, buys their perch from Taylor, for example.