Our History

Great River Fish Company began in June 2005, when a group of highly experienced business owners came together with the goals of producing premium wild carp products for the global market and providing an alternative protein source to under-developed countries.

Our staff and the ten owners have backgrounds in the fish and meat processing industry, restaurant ownership, banking, marketing, precision manufacturing and law practice.

In July 2005, Great River Fish Company purchased a 10,000 sq/ft (1,100 sq/m) antiquated fish processing facility in Pepin, Wisconsin and converted it to an amazing state-of-art fish processing facility over the next six months. Strategically, the plant is located to one of the largest natural concentrations of wild carp in the United States.

We have made trips overseas and have worked together with highly successful international companies in Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and domestically in the United States of America.

We continue to work toward our goals and invite you to contact us to see how Great River Fish Company can assist your company with any of your fish production needs.

Learn More

Learn more about the history of wild carp in Minnesota waters. Click on the link to read an engaging article online at the Minnesota Historical Society’s website.

Take a tour of our fish processing plant.

Contact us regarding our premium fish products.

Mr. Michael Bakeman would be glad to assist you with your domestic or international fish order for your business.