Alaska's Copper River salmon harvest projected to rebound sharply this season

Though the forecasted figures are well below long-term averages, the numbers would be a welcome turnaround from two consecutive disappointing seasons.

Trident Seafoods' Copper River salmon being shipped out at the start of the 2021 season. — Trident Seafoods' Copper River salmon being shipped out at the start of the 2021 season.Photo: Alaska Airlines

Published 4 February 2022, 22:49Updated 9 February 2022, 13:44

Copper River Sockeye salmon Prince William Sound Alaska Alaska Department of Fish & Game