Copper River Salmon Fishery Nears Without Travel Restrictions From Cordova City Council

April 15, 2020 Grant Robinson, KTUU

While coastal communities across Alaska grapple with the questions of if and how they should allow commercial fishing and processing operations in their communities this summer, the time table for deciding how to move forward is running short in Cordova.

Alaska Air Cargo Brings the Season’s First Wild Copper River Salmon to Seattle

May 21, 2019 Alaska Airlines

“This year, we are flying in the first catch of coveted Copper River salmon on the largest flying salmon in the world – the Alaska Airlines Salmon-Thirty-Salmon,” said Jason Berry, managing director at Alaska Air Cargo. “Supporting the Alaskaseafood industry has been a core part of the airline’s history. We applaud the state of Alaska and our seafood partners for setting the standard for sustainable fishing practices, which allows salmon lovers to enjoy some of the best fish in the world.”

Copper River Opener To Kick Off Salmon Season May 12

Every spring, Alaska commercial fishermen hold their breaths before taking the plunge of salmon season and the unpredictability of what the runs will bring.