This report summarizes the most recent fishing seasons and. Wild alaskan copper river king and sockeye salmon are the most soughtafter varieties in the world due to their abundance of nutritional benefits. Native coastal tribes first smoked salmon on an open fire over 1,000 years ago. The sonar on the copper river is located at the outlet of miles lake, about 70 miles from the chitina dipnet fishery. May 15, 2014 the copper river king and sockeye salmon, well known for their high healthy fat content and nutritional benefits, are back in season. Harvested from the copper river in southcentral alaska during may and june, this tremendously rich, flavorful fish is packed with omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin d. Alaskas famed copper river salmon fishery will open for the 2018 season at 7 a. Their exceptional richness and premium quality has created a global demand these decadent salmon always sell out quickly. The rivers commercial salmon season is very brief, beginning in may for chinook salmon. The salmon season begins in midmay and runs through september. Copper river salmon season set to kick off, with covid procedures. As copper river king salmon set record prices, how some. Fortunately for those of us who appreciate their rich flavor and firm texture, the fats and omega3 oils are the kinds that your cardiologist would recommend. The town of cordova, at the mouth of the copper river, is flooded every may with fishermen for the wild king salmon season, with the sockeye.
It drains a large region of the wrangell mountains and chugach mountains into the gulf of alaska. We will continue to produce small batches as orders are received. Management of salmon stocks in the copper river, report to the. Copper river salmon, when its in season and why its so good for you. Today, the signature smoked salmon from seabear is done in the traditional northwest style, using premier handfilleted wild sockeye salmon. Pan seared copper river salmon with mustard beurre blanc.
The distinction belongs to springer salmon from washington. The mighty copper river in alaska are home to these salmon, which have a higher oil content than other fish because they have to store fat for their epic annual journey through the copper river. May 25, 2014 copper river salmon season first fish 2014 shot and edited by matt widmann music by the breaking yard joe purdy david grimes. Seared to perfection, gorgeous fillets of wild copper river salmon are enhanced with a delicate and flavorful wholegrain mustard beurre blanc sauce. These guys run between 1118 pounds, typically, he said. The department has ordered many popular king salmon fishing areas closed, including along the copper river basin. Copper river salmon are a premium grade of wild salmon and the first wild run of the year. Copper river king salmon copper river seafoods, inc. Because these fish are wild and thus unpredictable their availability and price can noticeably fluctuate as the season progresses. Frankie ragusa, right, general manager of seattle distribution for ocean beauty seafoods, carries a 48 lb.
Heading into the salmon season, here is a breakdown of statewide average salmon prices paid to alaska fishermen in 2019, along with average fish weights. Exactly three weeks ago on may 16, 2011 to be exact, the the 2011 copper river salmon season officially opened. A 53pound king salmon was the catch of the day for three top chefs who competed for the best salmon recipe in this years sixth annual copper. The copper river fishery is the first fishery in alaska to open for the summer season. The copper river, alaska fishing season which kicks off the start of the alaska salmon season is tentatively scheduled to open on 15 may. The river s commercial salmon season is very brief, beginning in may for chinook salmon and sockeye salmon for periods lasting days or hours at a time.
Brighter 2019 seen for alaskas copper river sockeye, but. Copper river king, sockeye, and coho use this interactive map tool to find your source for copper river salmon. Copper river king and sockeye salmon are the most famous in all of alaska. Copper river salmon provides the worlds finest salmon. May 16, 2014 copper river dip netting season to open on june 7. The copper river watershed represents a truly punishing voyage, as it is over 300 miles from prince william sound to the salmons original spawning pools.
Most are coming in from sitka and yakutat, both located in the southeast portion of alaska. Wild king salmon from alaskas copper river is prized for its rich flavor and velvety. Smoked wild alaskan copper river sockeye salmon 1 lb fillet. Copper river king salmon, friday, may 16, 2014, that was flown in from cordova, alaska to. The official start of wild salmon season traditionally begins with the opening of the copper river run, which begins in may.
Seasons first copper river salmon flies into seattle king. The alaska symphony of seafood new products contest kicked off on february th in seattle. Another piece of good news for dipnetters and sport fishermen is that. He mentioned when cooked well, king salmon have a buttery flavor and texture. Sauteeing the radishes in golden brown butter coaxes out some of their natural sweetness and the fresh herb sauce brings it all together. Spring brings the famous return of king salmon to pacific waters, but equally beloved sockeye and. Wildcaught seafood king salmon copper river seafoods. Copper river produces some of the richest, best tasting wild salmon in the worldking chinook, sockeye red, and coho silver. Copper river salmon season first fish 2014 shot and edited by matt. Alaskas copper river salmon flown to seattle local. Insiders, says alexis, know that copper river salmon isnt even the first of the seasons salmon.
Because its season is so short, and the catch so small relative to other types of fish, its not unusual to find copper river king salmon in the lower 48 at. Copper river king salmon more rare and expensive than ever. Sep 23, 2016 copper river salmon fishing in cordova, alaska september 23, 2016 less than three weeks ago, i was walking the streets of cordova, alaska, foraging wild mushrooms, flying over glacial waters, spending my days with fisherman families, enjoying wild salmon at nearly every meal, and fishing on the eyak river. Youll never forget the taste of the seasons first barbecued copper river salmon. June 2, 2014 seasons first copper river salmon arrives in seattle. Wild sockeye copper river salmon has a rich, red color and moist robust flavor and is a favorite for salmon lovers. Each spring right around midmay, sockeye are the first salmon to spawn in it, along with a. Ivars salmon house, like a lot of seattle restaurants, has a new fresh menu featuring copper river salmon right now.
The copper river king and sockeye salmon, well known for their high healthy fat content and nutritional benefits, are back in season. This stuff is so delicious and goes away pretty quickly, its season really only lasts four weeks a year. The season s first copper river salmon arrived in seattle friday, and more than 200 swedish hospital workers will be among the first to enjoy it. Prior to the start of the commercial season, the copper river district subsistence fishery will open for a single 12hour period starting at 7 a. First copper river king salmon arrives as prices expected to. The copper river district is only open for 12 hours for commercial fishing on opening day. Renowned for its succulence, this celebrated fish is considered the most sublime of all salmon, particularly when sourced from alaskas copper river. An alaska state fishing tradition on the copper river. Alaskas 2020 salmon catch expected to be down 36% after a.
May 03, 2019 copper river produces some of the richest, best tasting wild salmon in the worldking chinook, sockeye red, and coho silver. He told me that the salmon season generally opens with king and that these bad boys are huge as the name implies. Copper river salmon season 2014 first fish duration. Although the projected alaska sockeye salmon harvest is 14 percent higher than in 20, forecast for nearly 34. During the 20 and 2014 legislative sessions, the alaska legislature. The salmon fishing season in cordova, alaska, the small fishing town from which the copper river salmon fishery is based, usually opens in midmay and ends sometime in september. A salmon primer for alaskan salmon season the seattle times. Chef robert spaulding of elliotts oyster house served the first fish to diners thursday evening. Seasons first copper river salmon flies into seattle. Sport fishing by contrast is open all year long, but peak season on the copper river lasts from august to september when the coho salmon runs. When i opened the bag in the cooler, i could smell the ocean. Archived from the original pdf on 14 december 2014. I use special handling methods and techniques to process my salmon at sea, providing the highest standards of quality and freshness, direct to consumers.
Jun 06, 2011 exactly three weeks ago on may 16, 2011 to be exact, the the 2011 copper river salmon season officially opened. May 09, 2018 alaskas famed copper river salmon fishery will open for the 2018 season at 7 a. The fishery for copper river king salmon opened in alaska at 7 a. King salmon fishing on the klutina copper river in alaska part 2 duration. Copper river salmon season gets tentative start date. May 06, 2014 he told me that the salmon season generally opens with king and that these bad boys are huge as the name implies. Copper river salmon is back in season and if you are like me its time to stock up on it while the getting is good. The water levels listed here are an indication of the general trends in the copper river but may not be indicative of what is occurring at. The first coveted copper river salmon of the season has arrived in seattle. Thursday and the first shipment of fish arrived with much fanfare at seatac airport friday morning. Seattle healthcare workers will be among the first to eat. Kings run through midjune, sockeyes continue through early august, while in late july the coho begin to run until september. However, king salmon production will be higher this season and the projected alaska sockeye salmon harvest is 14 percent higher than in 20, forecast for nearly 34 million.
King salmon harvest in the copper river by fishery, 19992016. The smell of fish was in the air early on the morning of may 16, as alaska air cargo delivered 24,100. Copper river kings and sockeye are the most sought after salmon in alaska. Serve over roasted fingerling potatoes or sauteed vegetables for an elegant but simple meal. Jul 08, 2014 pan seared copper river salmon with mustard beurre blanc. The bright salmon the flight crew cradled for news cameras marked the start of yet another highly marketed early season fishery for the copper river commercial sockeye fleet. Fishingshipping schedule update copper river fish market. The copper river is located in southcentral alaska, where it flows for 290 miles before emptying into the gulf of alaska right near a town called cordova.
Copper river salmon season gets tentative start date seafoodsource. May, 2014 however, king salmon production will be higher this season and the projected alaska sockeye salmon harvest is 14 percent higher than in 20, forecast for nearly 34 million. May through october, i harvest copper river king, sockeye and coho salmon aboard fv genevieve rose. In 2014, the last year for which numbers are available, 931 kings were taken by anglers in the copper river drainage. Alaskas copper river, often said to produce the best salmon in the world, is cold, powerful, and rugged. Sena sea meticulously packages and delivers copper river chinook king, sockeye red, coho silver and keta pink salmon fillets directly to your doorstep for optimum grilling and baking.
Copper river salmon mediterranean babymediterranean baby. Copper river salmon is prized for its deep red color and bold flavor. The bright salmon the flight crew cradled for news cameras marked the start of yet another highly marketed earlyseason fishery for the copper river commercial sockeye fleet. Mar 01, 2007 copper river salmon season 2014 first fish duration. Dismal copper river king return triggers angler restrictions. The copper river or ahtna river ahtna athabascan atnatuu river of the ahtnas, tlingit. Jun 04, 2014 june 4, 2014 fish, greek food, sunday dinner, uncategorized, vegetarian, weeknight tis the season for copper river salmon from the pacific northwest. Like king salmon, the first sockeyes of the season usually come from copper river and hit fish counters midmay through midjune. Harvested from the copper river in southcentral alaska during may and june, this. However, wild king salmon are beginning to show their beautiful black mouths at highend markets that can afford them. Copper river salmon fishing in cordova, alaska a beautiful. Copper river produces some of the richest, best tasting wild salmon in the world king chinook, sockeye red, and coho silver.
We never know if our catches will gradually slow or come to an abrupt halt. Enter your email to get the email alert so you wont miss out. The copper river king and sockeye fishery was open for twelve hours on thursday, may 18. Cr salmon 2019 copper river king season has come to an end. The copper rivers king salmon woes come while other significant alaska. The first king salmon of the season arrived via alaska air cargo in seattle and anchorage the morning of may 19. Not only that, but the water itself is something elsethis is a wild, gushing river of icy glacial runoff from the imposing chugach and st. Copper river salmon season 2014 first fish youtube. Get ready for the return of the worlds besttasting salmon. Copper river dip netting season to open on june 7 outdoors. The copper river, alaska fishing season which kicks off the start of the alaska. Not only that, but the water itself is something elsethis is a wild, gushing river of icy glacial runoff from the.
Some of the choices include alder grilled king salmon with a cherry beurre rouge, alder grilled sockeye salmon with wasabiginger vinaigrette, and a salmon duo with both sockeye and king in a balsamic syrup. Copper river salmon season first fish 2014 shot and edited by matt widmann music by the breaking yard joe purdy david grimes. First copper river king salmon arrives as prices expected. Copper river salmon fishing in cordova, alaska september 23, 2016 less than three weeks ago, i was walking the streets of cordova, alaska, foraging wild mushrooms, flying over glacial waters, spending my days with fisherman families, enjoying wild salmon at nearly every meal, and fishing on the eyak river. Currently, they are catching copper river king or chinook, which is seriously among the most prized salmon in the world. Salmon prices uncertain for copper river opening seafoodsource. Apr 10, 2020 frankie ragusa, right, general manager of seattle distribution for ocean beauty seafoods, carries a 48 lb. It takes approximately 2 weeks for salmon to travel this distance, but this is highly variable depending on the water level. King, sockeye, and silver salmon embark on their long journeys up the copper to spawn and lay their eggs. Every may, around the 15th, the first salmon of the season return to the rivers and streams of alaska with the copper river being one of the first. Let copper river salmon be the star of the show with a supporting cast of juicy, bright citrus and crisp colorful radishes, including watermelon, french breakfast, or daikon.
Dismal copper river salmon run prompts unprecedented. May 18, 2018 the fishery for copper river king salmon opened in alaska at 7 a. It appears to be a larger run than predicted, said renner, in a phone call from his cordova home on wednesday, june 5, in the wake of the 36hour opener of the 2019 copper river commercial salmon season, which ended at 7 p. Each spring right around midmay, sockeye are the first salmon to spawn in it, along with a few king. Another piece of good news for dipnetters and sport fishermen is that this years copper river king salmon. The fisherman have been out in the city of cordova right near prince william sound on the map, catching salmon for this seasons harvest. June 4, 2014 fish, greek food, sunday dinner, uncategorized, vegetarian, weeknight tis the season for copper river salmon from the pacific northwest.