ADF&G Forecasts 2015 Copper River Salmon Run to Be Up 25% Over Last Year
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued its 5th highest forecast for this summer's Copper River salmon run over the last 20 years, with it predicted to be up nearly 25 percent this summer led by a notable increase out for the sockeye fishery.
According to the ADF&G the Copper River salmon forecast is estimated at 3.190 million fish. The sockeye run was pegged at 2.750 million fish.
Copper River production is also expected to be up. The ADF&G reports predicts sockeye production to rise 40 percent to 2.240 million fish...
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