National Fisherman

Salmon

Chinook salmon harvested in Alaska (1985–2021) as reported annually; total commercial harvest (main panel), commercial harvest for Alaska regions (lower panels), and sport and subsistence harvest. Alaska Salmon Research Task Force graphic.

Alaska Salmon Research Task Force issues progress report, seeks public input

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For Ore. Chinook fleet, disaster relief may not be enough

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Farmed salmon's troubling presence found in river off Bay of Fundy

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Calif. stakeholders comment on water plan update

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As salmon runs wane, groups grapple with investing pollock profits

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Coho salmon. NMFS photo.

Snohomish coho salmon stock rebuilt; 50th success under Magnuson law

Alaska's 2023 pink salmon harvest of almost 200,000 metric tons was likely exceeded three times by the Russian harvest, driving down market value for all salmon species. NOAA photo.

Extraordinary Circumstances

Alaska pollock. NMFS photo.

North Pacific council hears calls for hard cap on chum bycatch

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Satellite tags may hold key to modeling chinook patterns

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Pushback against genetically modified salmon continues

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2023 NF Highliner Matt Alward, his son Quinn, and AK Senator Murkowski

National Fisherman Highliner: Matt Alward

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