Monday, August 17, 2026
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Alaska
After historic crash, Yukon River’s iconic king salmon run shows early signs of rebound
The jump in salmon numbers has also inflamed a debate about fishing bans amid reports of illegal harvests.
Northern Journal by Max Graham - August 14, 2026
For the past few years, smokehouses in the Yukon River village of Anvik have sat empty.
High price for chums makes troll season work
Ketchikan Daily News by Anna Laffrey - August 15, 2026
Scores of Southeast Alaska commercial troll fishermen are in Sitka this month weaving at 1.5 knots through the rocks and reefs of Eastern Channel, and dragging dozens of hooks with purple lures made to catch chum salmon.
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Alaska's salmon deserve better than a war over fisheries
Juneau Independent by Andrea Keikkala - August 16, 2026
Last week, I was back home in Juneau, where I grew up and where my connection to Alaska runs deepest.
West Coast
3MMI - Pacific Halibut Supply Remains Tight | 2026 Season Update
Tradex Foods - August 17, 2026
Pacific halibut harvest is keeping pace with 2025, but a smaller fishery limit and strong fresh demand are tightening the supply picture.
FYI’s
Coastal Villages brings back industry veteran for crab, longline sales
National Fisherman by staff - August 17, 2026
Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) has brought seafood industry veteran Patrick Weber back to the organization to oversee crab operations and longline sales.
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