Trident Seafoods Welcomes the First Fish from Copper River, Marking the Kick-Off of the Copper River King Salmon Run

May 17, 2023 Trident Seafoods

The first King Salmon from Copper River, weighing 34 pounds, landed in Seattle on an Alaska Airlines flight direct from the pristine waters of Alaska, marking the beginning of what industry leaders expect to be an above-average run for the some of the most delectable salmon in the world. Representatives from Trident Seafoods, the Copper River Prince William Sound Marketing Association, Alaska Airlines, and Chef Tom Douglas were on-hand to greet the first of these prized fish.

Copper River Salmon Celebrates Forty Years of Fresh

The Copper River Salmon season opens Monday, May 15th and anticipation is high for the robust genetically rich salmon that return to the cold glacial waters of the Copper River each season.