A fair start

Sitka Sound seiners took an estimated 3,735 tons Thursday in their first opener of the season.

Another opener is expected on Saturday. More details here.

And they're off!

The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery just opened.

And they're off!

Raven Radio KCAW in Sitka reports the herring fishery got its first opener of the season yesterday afternoon, but the catch was modest.

Check out the report here.