About the Company
Clear Springs Food was founded by Jess O. (Ted) Eastman in 1966. At that time, Ted’s goal was to raise 400,000 lbs of rainbow trout and sell them to 1000 Springs Trout Farms (his previous employer). They decided not to buy his fish, so he built a small processing operation instead. But the tables turned, and in 1981 Clear Springs Trout Company purchased 1000 Springs Trout Farms. The company name was changed to Clear Springs Foods, Inc. in 1991.
Clear Springs Foods calls Snake River Canyon of southern Idaho’s Magic Valley home. Here, their rainbow trout is farm-raised in concrete raceways fed by an abundance of crystal clear spring water. Ideal growing conditions, combined with a commitment to quality and innovation, have made Clear Springs the world’s largest producer of rainbow trout, processing over 25 million pounds a year.
At the Soda Springs brood station, Clear Springs is capable of producing more than 80 million rainbow trout eggs a year. This facility also includes a brood stock selection program to select the best trout families. A patented, automated feed system distributes feed to the fish throughout the day. Production farms are continually monitored and inventoried to provide highly accurate production forecasts. In addition, they have partnered with farms in Chile at which trout are raised following the exact same high standards used at their Idaho farms.
Clear Springs’ uncompromising dedication to quality and total vertical integration assures you the finest products available, with outstanding consistency. From egg to market, Clear Springs maintains control over every phase of production, delivering quality products year round to customers throughout the world. Their Chilean partners are held to these same high standards..
Products include:
Clear•Cuts Butterfly Style – Clear•Cuts® rainbow trout fillets are 100% boneless for ultimate customer satisfaction. As the only guaranteed boneless rainbow trout available, Clear Springs Clear•Cuts® are truly exceptional.
Clear•Cuts Natural Fillets – Clear•Cuts® rainbow trout fillets are 100% boneless for ultimate customer satisfaction. As the only guaranteed boneless rainbow trout available, Clear Springs Clear•Cuts® are truly exceptional, delivering the perfect base for creating a variety of signature appetizers and entrees.
Crunchy Potato Crusted Rainbow Trout Fillets – Crunchy Potato Crusted Rainbow Trout Fillets are specially crusted in a crunchy potato stick coating, these fillets bring classic fish fry flavors straight to your menu. Plus, they’re ready to bake or sauté for easy preparation.
Harissa Crusted Rainbow Trout – Harissa Crusted Rainbow Trout Fillets are coated in the bold flavor of Harissa, a North African hot and spicy seasoning, to give this fillet the perfect amount of intensity for spicy palates.
Mustard Pretzel Crusted Rainbow Trout – Mustard Pretzel Crusted Rainbow Trout Fillets blend the popular flavor of Dijon mustard with the delicate, mild-flavored rainbow trout for a hot and tangy seafood option.
Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout – Elevate your menu easily with with Parmesan Crusted Rainbow Trout fillets. They’re specially marinated and crusted with tangy Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings.
Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout (ALL NATURAL) – Uniquely crusted with crunchy pecan pieces and delightfully enhanced with rich butter and herbs, our Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout delivers an on-trend option for your seafood menu.
Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Garlic Rainbow Trout – Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Garlic Rainbow Trout Fillets deliver an on-trend, convenient menu solution. Delightfully coated in a sweet, yet tangy sun-dried tomato and roasted garlic coating, these fillets are sure to please anyone looking for some extra flavor.
Tortilla Crusted Rainbow Trout – Tortilla Crusted Rainbow Trout Fillets are perfectly crusted with a spicy chili lime tortilla coating, for a punch of flavor and crunchy texture sure to add a little kick to your menu.
Ancient Grains Crusted Mahi Mahi Fillets – Hearty Ancient Grains Coated Mahi Mahi coated with Quinoa, rolled oats, flaxseed and other grains, with a savory garlic flavor for an exceptional menu item all year.
Crunchy Potato Crusted Mahi Mahi Fillets – Crunchy Potato Crusted Boneless Mahi Mahi are specially coated in a crunchy potato stick coating for ultimate texture and a pleasing crunch.
Jamaican Jerk Mahi Mahi Fillets – Flavorful Jamaican Jerk Mahi Mahi coated with a Jamaican Jerk seasoned blend of tangy spices.
Macadamia Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi Fillets – Add a new twist to your seafood menu with Macadamia Coconut Crusted Mahi-Mahi, a tantalizing new way to satisfy growing demand for on-trend menu options.
Premium Parmesan Crusted Swai Portions – Premium Parmesan Crusted Swai Portions are perfectly portioned in 1 to 3 oz sizes for buffets, tacos, fish fries and more!
Premium Sriracha Swai Portions – Premium Sriracha Spicy Swai Portions are perfectly portioned in 1 to 3 oz sizes for buffets, tacos, fish fries and more!
Dressed Trout – Dressed Rainbow Trout is the whole fish, with the gills and viscera (internal organs) removed. The backbone and rib cage remain intact. This style is also available with the head removed.
Boned Trout – Boned Rainbow Trout is first eviscerated and then the backbone, rib cage and anal fin are also removed. Note the term “Boned” does not mean completely boneless.
Boned Head Removed Trout – Boned Rainbow Trout is also offered with the head, pectoral fins and collar bone removed for added convenience. Note the term “Boned Head Removed” does not mean completely boneless.
Pin Bone Out Trout – PBO Boned is similar to Boned but the additional step has been taken to remove the pesky little pin bones. Note the term “PBO Boned” does not mean completely boneless.
Pin Bones Out Head Removed Trout – PBO Boned Head Removed is similar to Boned Head Removed but the additional step has been taken to remove the pesky little pin bones. Note the term “PBO Boned Head Removed” does not mean completely boneless.
Clear•Cuts Guaranteed Boneless Rainbow Trout Natural Fillet – To make truly boneless fillets, Clear Springs takes the added step of trimming the belly flap (removing the pelvic fins and tail), cutting out the dorsal fin and making a “V” cut to remove the pin bones. Available in Butterfly and Natural styles Clear•Cuts® offer the only boneless guarantee of its kind.
Clear•Cuts Guaranteed Boneless Rainbow Trout Butterfly Style – To make truly boneless fillets, Clear Springs takes the added step of trimming the belly flap (removing the pelvic fins and tail), cutting out the dorsal fin and making a “V” cut to remove the pin bones. Available in Butterfly and Natural styles Clear•Cuts® offer the only boneless guarantee of its kind.