Copper River Salmon Fishery Brings Season’s First Catches, Camaraderie — and Hope
After last year’s weak run and uncertainty from the pandemic, one of Alaska’s best-known fisheries is underway with a prevailing sense of optimism. …
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Copper River Salmon Harvest Underway
All eyes will be on early Cordova dock prices for Alaska’s famous “first fresh salmon of the season” as an indicator of wild salmon markets. …
Copper River Salmon Run Continues to Lag
The Copper River sockeye salmon run continues to lag. Citing Monday’s numbers, State upper river management biologist Mark Sommerville says the sonar count and fishing both remain sub-par. …
Copper River Salmon Fishery Opens During Coronavirus Concerns
Thursday morning the Copper River salmon season began bright and early at 7 A.M. The salmon are famous for commanding high prices across America — with this popular fishery known as the earliest salmon opener in Alaska. …
Copper River Salmon Fishery Nears Without Travel Restrictions From Cordova City Council
While coastal communities across Alaska grapple with the questions of if and how they should allow commercial fishing and processing operations in their communities this summer, the time table for deciding how to move forward is running short in Cordova. …