April Mixed for Alaska Fisheries, Sitka Herring Slumps, but Southeast Tanner Crab was Good
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Fish Radio With Laine Welch] - April 4, 2018
This is Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch --- Lots of fishing updates and salmon is just weeks away!
April has brought a mixed bag so far for several Alaska fisheries, starting with a big slump in herring hauls at Sitka Sound.
The fishery had openers on March 25 and 26 and managers closed it all down on April 3 when the bulk of the herring size and quality was just not up to snuff. The total harvest of 2,800 tons is down by ...
To Read Full Story Login Below.