The state is expecting a return of nearly 75.3 million sockeye to Bristol Bay, about 59.5 million of which would be available for harvest. The forecast has industry insiders wondering if harvesters and processors there will be able to keep up.
by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game ahead of the 2022 season.
Last year was an improvement, both for catches and price per pound. Berga thinks that’s heartening for fishermen and is expecting a decent turnout in the fishery. “Regardless of the run and how healthy it might look, if you’re not in the water fishing you’re not making a living,” Berga said.
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