The Canadian Sablefish Association (CSA) is a legally constituted organization representing Canadian commercial sablefish (also known as blackcod) license holders. The CSA was formed in 1987 to protect the interests and investments of sablefish fishermen and to explore and develop programs and policies for the protection and conservation of the Canadian sablefish resource and  fishery both independently and in conjunction with the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). 

From the outset, the CSA has taken a very active role in the monitoring, research, assessment, and management of the commercial sablefish fishery. We have worked cooperatively with DFO to find progressive, constructive, efficient, and effective solutions to the myriad of difficult problems constantly facing the commercial fishing industry. Today, the Canadian sablefish fishery is one of the best managed fisheries in the world due in large part to the efforts of the Canadian Sablefish Association.