Winter is gone (maybe) and the fishing season has begun. We have been working all the boats and gear during a nice stretch of weather. Three are floating so far and we had to do a trip out to see if we still knew how to "catch" :).
Good friend Tim, caught the first King of the year (just like in the last two years!) We fished a couple of hours at the "rock pile" and landed two Kings, one Chum and eight Halibut.
It looks like Fish and Game will do it's usual act of playing with us right up until the last moment with "new" and "improved" rules and regulations. Lingcod open all summer with the 30-35inch slot with the trophy 55 inches or better. Halibut one up to 45 inches or one over 68 inches mostly though, things will be much as they have been in the past.
Except for an unusually gorgeous April, Sitka hasn't changed. We still have our wonderful view and daily, are watching the cycles of the summer, begin. Because we had a very, very strange Herring Fisheries this year, (it opened quite late, didn't do well at ALL and . . . closed!), we are still seeing schools of herring in and about the shorelines. It's rather confused the Eagles and Seagulls since their normal "dinner" hasn't been washing up onto the beaches nearly as much!
So here's planning a great season and can't WAIT to get into it full swing! See you Soon!
Mike & Karen Keating
Big Blue Charters
P.O.Box 2956Sitka, Alaska 99835
http://www.bigbluecharters.com/
The summer season for wild Alaska salmon has officially opened with a projected harvest of 132 million fish. Should the actual harvest match or exceed this figure, 2012 will mark the 25th consecutive year of a harvest in excess of 100 million salmon. While initial openings are amongst the lower volume troll-caught salmon fisheries the season will go into full swing with more salmon returning throughout the summer and into September. Alaska salmon, like all fish harvested in the state, are wild, natural and sustainable thanks to a pristine habitat, careful fisheries management and laws prohibiting finfish aquaculture. Last year’s Alaska salmon harvest was the ninth largest on record, with a final total of 176 million fish.
Alaska is home to more than 90% of the wild salmon in North America with five different species that provide an abundance of choices in both price and flavor:
King (Chinook) – Alaska’s largest salmon species, king salmon are prized for the high oil content that make this firm fish exceptionally flavorful
Sockeye (Red) – Alaska’s second-most abundant species is known for its distinctive red meat color and full flavor
Coho (Silver) – Alaska’s second-largest salmon species is low in saturated fat and mild in flavor
Keta (Chum) – The firmest of Alaska’s salmon species, keta salmon have a lower oil content and mild flavor, perfect for cooking at gentler temperatures.
Pink – The most abundant and affordable of Alaska’s salmon species is commonly seen in cans and pouches, but is also increasingly available in fillets
Visit http://www.wildalaskaflavor.com for dozens of healthy, delicious recipes as well as ideas for easy and affordable ways to enjoy wild Alaska salmon at home.
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ASMI is a partnership of the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry that promotes the benefits of wild and sustainable Alaska seafood. For more than 50 years, Alaska has been dedicated to sustainable seafood and as a result, Alaskans understand the need to protect the fisheries and surrounding habitats for future generations. For more information, please visit http://www.alaskaseafood.org.
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