Poor Copper River salmon fishing has buyers impatient: 'I've never seen a season start up this slow'

Fishermen, retailers remained flustered at the lack of salmon this year.

Copper River salmon made its way on May 15, 2020, from the state of Alaska to Seattle by Alaska Air Cargo.
Copper River salmon made its way on May 15, 2020, from the state of Alaska to Seattle by Alaska Air Cargo.Inside photo: Alaska Airlines / Front page photo: Alaska Airlines
Published 19 May 2020, 12:28Updated 19 May 2020, 13:50
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