700 lbs is still just a youngster....
Monk M. + Co. - wholesale and retail fish dealers, 531 Front Street. Company was owned by B.C. Packers and operated by Bill Cowie and Bob Craig. Monk's Fisheries as it was referred to was located on the wharf across from Trapp's Hardware. To indicate the size of this sturgeon which was 1200 lbs, boxes which were four feet long were placed under the fish.