National Fisherman

Salmon

The Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River enables shad and salmon to ascend. While some observers speculate that thriving shad negatively impacts salmon, researchers can find no evidence that such is the case. Photo by Thomas Quinn

From milk jugs to millions: How American shad took over

Paul Molyneaux

In addition to the commercial dipnet fishery, there is a recreational "personal use" dipnet fishery. Photo courtesy of the Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game

Alaska expands commercial dipnet fishery

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Hatchery-reared fish typically comprise one-third of Alaska's total salmon catch and value, even in bad years. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

Alaska’s 2024 salmon hatcheries, catches, values plummet

Laine Welch

Alaska pollock. NMFS photo.

USDA gives $4.5 million for Alaska seafood international marketing

NF Staff

Northline Seafood announces its return as a buyer for the 2025 Bristol Bay salmon season. Photo courtesy of Caitlin Blaisdell

Northline Seafoods back for 2025 Bristol Bay season

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Fall run Chinook salmon in California. Photo courtesy of A Birding Naturalist

California salmon season faces potential third-year closure

Carli Stewart

Shellfish aquaculture is allowed in the state of Alaska, however, finfish farming is prohibited. Photo courtesy of ADF&G

Alaska legislators oppose Governor’s fish farming proposal

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ADF&G published a dozen announcements last Tuesday intending to protect the dwindling king salmon stocks in the Cook Inlet region. Photo courtesy of Alaska Department of Fish & Game

Kenai River king salmon closures announced for third year

Carli Stewart

Maritime Fabrication modified the Starship from a strictly Bristol Bay gillnetter for fishing Southeast Alaska salmon and halibut. with a new deck drum and stern roller making hauling and setting longline gear easier. Maritime Fabrication photo.

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Conversion broadens horizons for an Alaska gillnetter

Michael Crowley

Lawyers representing the Cook Inlet drift fleet fired off the latest in a volley of court actions. Photo courtesy of UCIDA

Cook Inlet drift fleet battles on in court

Charlie Ess

DOGE Alaska is a group of citizens who are researching waste, fraud, and abuse. It’s a project and not a formal organization. Photo by Mary Capriole

$2.4M grant found supporting tribal households

NF Staff