The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is projecting a 2017 commercial salmon catch of more than 204 million fish.
That would far exceed the 113 million taken last year, when pink salmon runs disappointed in key areas.
Here's the statewide forecast.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Sitka herring recap
The Sitka Sound sac roe herring fishery has come and gone, and it appears to have been a good season for seiners and processors.
The industry achieved a full harvest of 14,600 tons, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said today in an announcement closing the fishery.
Deckboss heard no reports this year of vessel collisions or other nastiness in the notoriously feisty fishery.
We've also heard nothing at all about prices paid for herring. If you have details, please share!
The industry achieved a full harvest of 14,600 tons, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said today in an announcement closing the fishery.
Deckboss heard no reports this year of vessel collisions or other nastiness in the notoriously feisty fishery.
We've also heard nothing at all about prices paid for herring. If you have details, please share!
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Cordova hatchery chief to retire
David Reggiani, general manager of Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corp., is retiring.
PWSAC, based in Cordova, operates major hatcheries producing millions of pink and other salmon.
PWSAC, based in Cordova, operates major hatcheries producing millions of pink and other salmon.
Monday, February 13, 2017
A Bering Sea tragedy
The Coast Guard has suspended the search for the F/V Destination, which apparently sank over the weekend near St. George Island.
The crew of six remains missing.
The crew of six remains missing.
Monday, February 6, 2017
Board of Fisheries news
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has reappointed John Jensen, of Petersburg, and Reed Morisky, of Fairbanks, to the state Board of Fisheries.
The governor also has appointed Fritz Johnson, of Dillingham.
Johnson, who has served previously on the board, will take the seat now held by Sue Jeffrey, of Kodiak, who is stepping aside after serving two terms.
Here's the governor's letter to legislative leaders indicating his appointments to various state boards and commissions.
Fish board appointees are subject to legislative confirmation.
In other news, state Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, has introduced House Bill 88, which would expand the board from seven members to nine. Here's her sponsor statement on the bill.
The governor also has appointed Fritz Johnson, of Dillingham.
Johnson, who has served previously on the board, will take the seat now held by Sue Jeffrey, of Kodiak, who is stepping aside after serving two terms.
Here's the governor's letter to legislative leaders indicating his appointments to various state boards and commissions.
Fish board appointees are subject to legislative confirmation.
In other news, state Rep. Louise Stutes, R-Kodiak, has introduced House Bill 88, which would expand the board from seven members to nine. Here's her sponsor statement on the bill.
Friday, January 27, 2017
Halibut gets a boost
The International Pacific Halibut Commission today announced catch limits for 2017.
The limits total 31.4 million pounds coastwide, a 5 percent increase over last year's limits.
The season will open March 11 and run to Nov. 7.
The limits total 31.4 million pounds coastwide, a 5 percent increase over last year's limits.
The season will open March 11 and run to Nov. 7.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Ailing crewman hoisted off factory trawler
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter today conducted a medevac off the Bering Sea factory trawler American Dynasty.
The patient, 59, was suffering from a possible appendicitis, the Coast Guard said.
The patient, 59, was suffering from a possible appendicitis, the Coast Guard said.
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