Alaska Strong 2025 sockeye run roughly doubles value of local commercial fisheries KDLL by Ashlyn O'Hara - November 24, 2025 A new report from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game shows the value of Cook Inlet’s commercial sockeye salmon fishery almost doubled this year compared to last year. Fishermen caught more than $40 million worth of salmon across all species in both Upper and Lower Cook Inlet, according to preliminary harvest data released earlier this month....

Alaska Alaska salmon scientist points to 'weaker' 2026 Bristol Bay outlook Bristol Bay’s 2026 sockeye run is expected to be significantly smaller than recent years, but with 'slightly larger fish.' Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - November 24, 2025 The University of Washington’s Alaska Salmon Program projects a 2026 sockeye salmon run of 41.5 million fish, which is well below the record highs seen over the past decade. https://www.intrafish.com/salmon/alaska-salmon-scientist-point

Alaska Disaster relief applications open for captain and crew affected by 2021-22 and 2022-23 crab seasons KUCB by Theo Greenly - November 19, 2025 Financial relief is finally reaching Alaska fishermen, roughly four years after the crab crash hit the Bering Sea fleet. https://www.kucb.org/industry/2025-11-19/disaster-relief-applications-open-for-captain-and-crew-affected-by-2021-22-and-2022-23-crab-seasons ADF&G Forecasts “Average” Pink Salmon Harvest for Southeast Alaska — 1

National Fresh seafood sees US retail gains while frozen falls behind Fresh seafood edged out frozen options in October at US grocery stores. Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - November 18, 2025 Fresh seafood sales outpaced frozen at US retail in October, buoyed by strong demand for salmon, according to new data analyzed by Texas-based 210 Analytics. https://www.intrafish.com/markets/fresh-seafood-sees-us-retail-gains-while-frozen-falls-behind/2-1-1903000 *Requires Subscription Inte

Alaska In waters off Alaska, fishermen struggle to keep orcas from their catch Fishing crews across a broad expanse of the world’s oceans, ranging from the South Atlantic to the North Pacific, report unwelcome encounters with whales. Anchorage Daily News by Hal Bernton - November 16, 2025 UNALASKA — The orca pod that forages in the waters just north of this Aleutian island are quick to swarm any halibut boat with a skipper foolish enough to drop lines in their domain....

Alaska 2026 Bristol Bay Sockeye Run Forecast of 45.32 Million, 12 Percent Below 2025’s Forecast SeafoodNews by Peggy Parker - November 14, 2025 The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) released its forecast for the 2026 Bristol Bay salmon season yesterday, predicting a run of 45.32 million and a catch of 32.26 million sockeye. This is 26% smaller than the most recent 10-year average of 61.0 million fish and 21% greater than the long-term average of 37.40 million fish (1

Alaska Prince William Sound commercial season valued below average at $90M   Cordova Times by Margaret Bauman -November 11, 2025 State fisheries officials are estimating the Prince William Sound commercial salmon harvests to be valued at $90.99 million this year, still 3% less than the 10-year average. https://thecordovatimes.com/2025/11/11/prince-william-sound-commercial-season-valued-below-average-at-90m/   National Diners increasingly eye seafood as beef alternative Millen

International Foreign food inspections plummet following Trump administration layoffs Seafood Source by Nathan Strout - November, 10, 2025 Foreign food inspections conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have plummeted under U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term, according to an investigation by news outlet ProPublica. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/food-safety-health/foreign-food-inspections-plummet-following-trump-administration-layoffs   Labeling a

Alaska Alaska commercial fishing job numbers sink to record low, state report says Anchorage Daily News by Alex DeMarban - November 6, 2025 The number of commercial fishing jobs in Alaska plunged to a new low last year as the industry struggles with disrupted fisheries, low prices, climate change and foreign competition that could get a boost from President Donald’s Trump’s trade war, a state report has found. https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2025/11/05/alaska-commercial-

Alaska 2025 Alaska salmon season sees big catch, better payouts for fishermen The preliminary data showed 2025 statewide ex-vessel average price per pound for all salmon species improved from 2024 values. Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - November 4, 2025 The Alaska commercial salmon fishery recorded a total harvest of approximately 194.8 million salmon this year, marking an 88 percent increase from the 2024 total harvest of 103.5 million fish, according to preliminary data from th