National Fisherman

Alaska

Dream of crewing an Alaskan fishing boat? Start here

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‘Deadliest Catch’ skipper gets new command

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Juvenile king salmon. NMFS photo.

Copper River season kickoff marked by uncertainty

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Sitka opts not to join amicus brief in halibut bycatch case

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The Waymaker is in the water and ready to be rigged for the 2024 season. Citing a predicted small run and low prices, owner and builder Thomas Lopez plans to use his new boat for tending rather than fishing. He notes that he built the boat himself and was

First twin jet limit seiner: Fast build, fast boat

Paul Molyneaux

The 58-foot Pamela Rae seiner pictured on the right. Doug Stewart photo.

Alaska Salmon Seiner Overturns in Anita Bay

The North Pacific Fisheries Management Council members. Photo by NPFMC

Announcement of NPFMC appointments coming this week

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Two native groups sue EPA over Pebble Mine denial

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Alaska seafood industry said to face perfect storm of market factors

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salmon migration Alaska USFWS Tongiak Ntl Wildlife Refuge — Salmon migration. USFWS/Togiak National Wildlife Refuge photo.

Salmon run forecast: optimism leavened by history

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Red king crab. NOAA photo.

Relief applications open in 2019-2020 crab fishery disasters

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