Fisheries

Copper River salmon opening celebrations may be scaled back, but market still primed to snap up the first fish

Regardless of what type of plane will bring in the fish following the opening day, which is set for May 15, excitement among buyers is already starting.

Trident Seafoods has traditionally helped host the arrival via Alaska Airlines of the first Copper River salmon in Seattle.
Trident Seafoods has traditionally helped host the arrival via Alaska Airlines of the first Copper River salmon in Seattle.Photo: Alaska Airlines
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Published 12 May 2023, 13:34Updated 12 May 2023, 13:56