Poissonnerie Manicouagan was founded in 1983 by Gilles Gagnon and Jacquelin Savard who started an over-the-counter wholesale business in Baie Comeau. In 1986, with an ever increasing clientele and daily demands, Pecherie Manicouagan succeeded in reaching the restaurant market. In 1990, a marine products re-packing and distribution plant was constructed to redistribute products from other regional fishing industries to restaurant businesses as well as other North Shore’s companies. One year later, a second marine wholesale center was opened in Baie Comeau. Always aiming towards developing and expanding its network and offering its own products, Pêcherie Manicouagan acquired assets from the Nor-Pêche des Escoumins company. The expansion continued in 1992 with the purchase of the Poissonnerie B. Tremblay de Ste-Anne de Portneuf,located on the upper North Shore.

Since 1994, the enterprise, now known as Pêcherie Manicouagan Inc., whose head office is located in Baie Comeau (Quebec), is active in both wholesales and retail. It has a very broad distribution link which enables it to ship high quality products throughout Canada, the United States, Asia and Europe.

Pêcherie Manicouagan offers competitive prices, a daily and rapid supply of quality products coming from certified plants. Furthermore, it uses an international bar code system.