by Laine Welch | Dec 8, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Herring
The 2022 mature herring biomass forecast is 357,536 tons and is the highest forecast since an age structured assessment model was first used for the 1993 forecast. Under a 20% exploitation rate, the 2022 potential harvest is 71,507 tons in all...
by Laine Welch | May 27, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Herring
Togiak herring gillnetter says the season was worth it, but not for the money By ISABELLE ROSS • MAY 25, 2021 The herring harvest this spring was about average for Gillnetter Frank Woods. But the season came with a few surprises: “The fish came in ripe, and were...
by Laine Welch | Apr 15, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Herring
The roe herring fishery at Sitka Sound ended on April 9 after two weeks of daily fishing. A fleet of about 20 seiners took less than half of the 33,304 ton harvest. State managers estimate the total catch at around 16,000 tons, or 32 million pounds. No word yet on...
by Laine Welch | Mar 24, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Herring
Kazunoko, or salted herring roe Credit: Just One Cookbook It’s a big year for Alaska roe herring fisheries but lackluster interest by both harvesters and processors is an ongoing story. The fishery at Sitka Sound will take off any day after a two year...
by Laine Welch | Mar 2, 2020 | Fish Radio Programs, Herring
Alaska’s first and most lucrative herring fishery at Sitka Sound is not likely to open for the second year in a row, and for only second time in the fishery’s nearly 45 year history. Once again, small fish and a weak market are to blame. The Sitka herring fishery...
by Laine Welch | Apr 29, 2019 | Fish Radio Programs, Herring, Processors, Salmon
It’s hard to believe but Alaska’s 2019 salmon season officially gets under way in just two weeks! The first opener for sockeyes and kings at the Copper River near Cordova is set for the week of May 12 where the 500 plus drift fleet is hoping to catch just under...
