by Laine Welch | Nov 2, 2021 | Economics, Fish Radio Programs, Salmon, Salmon prices
It’s a fish trifecta for Alaska’s 2021 salmon season! The fishery produced the third highest catch, fish poundage and value on record dating back to 1975. The preliminary harvests and values by region were released this week by the Alaska Department of Fish and...
by Laine Welch | Jul 19, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Salmon, Salmon prices
Alaska salmon catches for all species besides sockeye are lagging and the news about reds keeps getting better with another big price boost at Bristol Bay. OBI Seafoods last Friday posted a base price of $1.25, a boost from the $1.10 Peter Pan posted in June...
by Laine Welch | Jul 14, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Salmon, Salmon prices
More salmon prices are starting to trickle in as about 25 percent of Alaska’s total projected harvest of 190 million fish have crossed the docks so far, nearing 55 million fish. That includes over 72 percent of the expected sockeye haul which was nearing 41...
by Laine Welch | Jun 24, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Salmon, Salmon prices
Alaska salmon catches are starting to pick up, due mostly to strong catches at the Alaska Peninsula. The Southern district there is seeing well above average catches of sockeyes, pinks and chum salmon with catches topping 6.2 million – out of a total...
by Laine Welch | Jun 21, 2021 | Fish Radio Programs, Salmon, Salmon prices
Peter Pan’s Travis Roenfanz, Bristol Bay manager Credit: Brian Venua/KDLG Peter Pan Seafoods will pay its fishermen a base price of $1.10 for sockeye this season. This is the first time in at least 25 years that a Bristol Bay processor has announced its...
by Laine Welch | Jun 9, 2021 | Economics, Fish Radio Programs, Prices, Processors, Salmon prices
As salmon fisheries open across Alaska, it’s easy to track catches for all five Pacific species in all regions. One click will take you to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Blue Sheet at its commercial fisheries web page. You’ll also find weekly...
