Pink salmon harvest exploding in Southeast Alaska; catch could be triple pre-season forecast of 19 million fish

If the harvest reaches the latest predictions from ADF&G, it could rank in the top 10 harvests since statehood, but prices are low.

Southeast Alaska is having a banner fish salmon fishing year. — Southeast Alaska is having a banner fish salmon fishing year.Photo: Southeast Alaska Seiners Association

Rachel Sapin

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Published 2 August 2023, 20:49Updated 2 August 2023, 21:04