Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon 2018 is a wrap!
We had another phenomenal fishing season in Bristol Bay! The fish were late, but in the end, more sockeye salmon returned to Bristol Bay than ever before- over 62 million fish! It was the second largest harvest in history, with over 41 million fish caught.
We feel very fortunate to be a part of this fishery, especially on years like this one. It's incredible to see strong runs of sockeye salmon return year after year. A huge thank you to the folks at Alaska Department of Fish and Game, who do an exceptional job making sure this vital resource lasts for generations to come.
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The time has come when sleep comes in two hour chunks and the deck of the Courageous is filled with fish. The crew is working around the clock, harvesting the world's best wild Alaska sockeye salmon to fill your freezers.
The F/V Courageous is currently in the Nushagak fishing district with about 650 other boats, waiting for the sockeye salmon to strike.
We've been super busy with preseason tasks the past few weeks, and now the F/V Courageous and its crew are on their way to Bristol Bay.