Alaska Fish Radio: Salmon Markets Looking Good for Alaska; Halibut Hangs High
This is Alaska Fish Radio. I’m Laine Welch –
It’s favorable winds for Alaska salmon based on market indicators so far. Starter grounds prices for fishermen at Copper River were reported at $10 a pound for sockeyes and $15 for kings.
That compares to Covid-crashed prices last year at $3 for reds and $6.50 for king salmon; this year’s first opener prices are in line with 2019 start-offs.
The first 12-hour fishery produced a total of 9,750 fish...
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