As the Copper River salmon fishery officially opens today, fishermen couldn't ask for better conditions, with temperatures expected to reach the 70s, a stark contrast to last season's rough conditions that prevented nearly a third of the fleet from fishing the opener.
Scientists from Alaska's Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) told IntraFish tomorrow's tide will also be the second-highest of the cycle, providing ideal fishing for the 500 or so vessels anxious to catch the season's first harvest, which could be larger than anticipated.
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