Salmon tenders at Clarks Point. Jack Molan photoThe Bristol Bay sockeye salmon fishery is rapidly winding down, and it appears the industry might come up a little short of the preseason catch forecast of 21.8 million fish.
Deckboss hears reliably that two processors, Ocean Beauty and Yardarm Knot, have posted a base price of $1 a pound.
That matches the price posted at this time last season.
The cost of operating a commercial fishing boat goes up and the price of salmon remains the same as last year.
ReplyDeleteThe cost of operating a plant goes up and the price of salmon remains the same as last year.
ReplyDeleteThe value of salmon on the worldwide market goes down due to more abundant supply and producers complain. Face it, you're in a commodity business.
ReplyDelete"Ain't very thick, But it sure is short!".....Said the Cannery CEO to the New Boat owner....As he walked away with his pockets full......
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