National Fisherman

Halibut

2025 Highliner Bob Alverson. Photo courtesy of the Alverson family

Hard work, persistence paid off for FVOA's Bob Alverson

Margaret Bauman

Photo courtesy of Amanda Wayne

Research reports capture climate change impacts on halibut

Margaret Bauman

The China-flagged Xue Long 2 is one of five Chinese research vessels being monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard operating in U.S. Arctic waters. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

US Coast Guard tracking Russian, Chinese vessels approaching Alaska

Margaret Bauman

The indictments announced on Monday, Aug. 4, were handed down on July 17 and executed at the end of July, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Alaska. Shutterstock photo.

Five Alaska harvesters charged in halibut fishing conspiracy

Margaret Bauman

An electronic monitoring camera mounted on the troll pole of a commercial fishing boat in Southeast Alaska films all the fish coming on board from a longline set. AI will be used to review footage and recognize fish species for catch accounting. Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association photo.

Grant will aid use of AI in electronic monitoring for Alaska halibut harvesters

Margaret Bauman

Skiff harvesting in the commercial halibut fishery in Southeast Alaska. Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association photo.

New plan seeks to restore rural access to Alaska halibut fishery

Margaret Bauman

The King and Winge was built in West Seattle, WA in 1914. The builders, Al King and Tom Winge, were charter members of the FVOA. It was the most modern schooner yet constructed for her time and the largest halibut schooner constructed in northwest shipy

Significant economic developments in the Pacific halibut fishery

Arni Thomson

Halibut schooner Vansee with a 125,000 lb. deckload of halibut. Photo courtesy of Fishing Vessel Owners Association (FVOA), Seattle, WA

The 200-mile limit: Reshaping U.S. fisheries

Arni Thomson

Pioneers like John Gruver and Bob Alverson helped shape the halibut fishery in Alaska, guiding it through the industry's evolution and challenges. Photo by Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)

Bob Alverson: A legacy of leadership in fisheries management

Arni Thomson

Halibut schooner Scandia in 1927, Captain Olav Hvatum. Photo by International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC)

Anchored in history: Seattle’s FVOA

Arni Thomson

Steamer Flamingo, with a 320,000 lb. deckload of halibut. Photo courtesy of International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC)

From steam to schooner: The Pacific halibut fishery

Arni Thomson