Frustrated Bristol Bay fishermen await price announcement, while others pack up early and head home

The Bristol Bay run is already 68 percent of the way through its forecast, but spotty fishing and no news on a base price yet have many fishermen screaming for a change.

Are fishermen ready for a change in how prices are set in Bristol Bay? — Are fishermen ready for a change in how prices are set in Bristol Bay?Photo: Save Bristol Bay

Rachel Sapin

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Published 14 July 2023, 14:00Updated 14 July 2023, 15:58