Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in catching all types of finfish, shellfish and other marine animals, and harvesting other sea products.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Salt water fishing |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 11411 - Fishing |
| International correspondence | A0311* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Examples
- crab, crayfish and lobster, catching of
- dulse, Irish moss and laver gathering
- lobster pound operation
- marine finfish fishing (e.g., flounder, salmon, trout)
- marine shellfish fishing (e.g., clam, crab, oyster, shrimp)
- offshore or deep sea finfish fishing
- sea worm gathering
- shellfish, fishing, salt water
- bait catching, salt water
- clam, mussel and oyster fishing or digging
- crab, crayfish and lobster, catching of
- dulse, Irish moss and laver gathering
- eel catching, salt water
- finfish, salt water, fishing
- flatfish and salmon fishing
- groundfish, fishing
- hand lining and long lining fishing, salt water
- inshore or coastal finfish fishing, salt water
- lobster pound operation
- marine finfish fishing (e.g., flounder, salmon, trout)
- marine shellfish fishing (e.g., clam, crab, oyster, shrimp)
- offshore or deep sea finfish fishing
- otter trawling
- pelagic fish, fishing
- salt water fishing
- salt water fishing (e.g., bluefish, cod, haddock, herring, mackerel, menhaden, pilchard)
- salt water fishing (e.g., pollack, shark, squid, tuna)
- salt water fishing (i.e., gill netting, jigging, danish or purse seining, pound netting or weir fishing)
- salt water, seaweed or sponge gathering or catching turtles and frogs in the wild
- sea urchin and shrimp fishing
- sea worm gathering
- seal hunting (sealing)
- shellfish, fishing, salt water
- trawling and trolling, seafish
- whiting fishing
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
crab, crayfish and lobster, catching ofdulse, Irish moss and laver gatheringlobster pound operationmarine finfish fishing (e.g., flounder, salmon, trout)marine shellfish fishing (e.g., clam, crab, oyster, shrimp)
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: A0311*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 114113
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
114113
Salt water fishing
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 114113 Salt water fishing. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
114113
crab, crayfish and lobster, catching of
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as crab, crayfish and lobster, catching of. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 114113 Salt water fishing to a business file.
03
114113
dulse, Irish moss and laver gathering
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as dulse, Irish moss and laver gathering. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 114113 Salt water fishing to a business file.
04
114113
lobster pound operation
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as lobster pound operation. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 114113 Salt water fishing to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 114113Salt water fishing
- 114114Freshwater fishing
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
A0311*Marine fishing
Approximate correspondence
Salt water fishing; marine crustaceans and mollusks; gathering marine organisms like sponges or seaweed; catching saltwater animals in the wild
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
114113Salt water fishing
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 114113 cover?
Salt water fishing: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in catching all types of finfish, shellfish and other marine animals, and harvesting other sea products.
Which level of the hierarchy is 114113?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 114113?
It rolls up to 11411 Fishing.
Should I stop at 114113 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 114113?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 114113?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 114113 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 35 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Crop farming, Forestry crews, Field support work, Freshwater fishing, Livestock services, Nursery production.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 114113?
Yes. The page shows A0311* Marine fishing.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.