News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
The Sea Grant programs in Alaska and Washington have released an updated edition of the popular “Fishermen’s Direct Marketing Manual.” The manual is a how-to guide and reference book for commercial fishermen who wish to bypass processors and wholesalers and … Continued
The Port of Seattle Commission recently announced the purchase of Salmon Bay Marina, located on the Ship Canal adjacent to the Port’s Fishermen’s Terminal facility. The five acre property contains five docks supporting 166 slips measuring 6,547 lineal feet of … Continued
Washington State’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in coastal waters Jan. 15 after a six-week delay, according to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). WDFW fishery managers approved the opening in coordination with fishery managers from Oregon and … Continued
In January, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker determined there are commercial fishery failures for nine salmon and crab fisheries in Alaska, California, and Washington. The Commerce Department found that, in recent years, all nine fisheries experienced sudden and unexpected … Continued
The Northwest Fisheries Science Center is hosting its 5th Biennial Science Symposium on April 5-6, at NOAA’s Sand Point campus in Seattle. The 2-day symposium will consist of oral presentations and posters contributed by NWFSC scientists. Presentations will highlight completed … Continued
Biologists expect a decent return of hatchery Chinook salmon to the Columbia River this year, but low returns of coho could restrict salmon fisheries in the river, along the coast and in Puget Sound. Forecasts for chinook, coho, sockeye, and … Continued