Area M is called an intercept fishery because most fish caught there originated elsewhere. They pass through Area M on the way back to their spawning grounds.
Fisheries
Voyage from Homer to Bristol Bay commemorates fishery’s sailing tradition
For more than 60 years, sailboats dominated Bristol Bay’s commercial fishery.
‘He kept my head up. He’s the hero’: Three survive sinking of fishing boat in Southeast Alaska
Howard Starbard was power trolling for king salmon with his 13-year-old grandson and 35-year-old nephew about three miles off the west coast of Chichagof Island when the high-water alarm sounded.
Amid lowest chinook run ever, no end in sight for Yukon River subsistence closures
With both runs past their midpoints, fisheries officials say there’s no indication that there will be enough fish to meet the goals managers set for fish to escape to their spawning grounds.
Gov. Dunleavy’s budget vetoes include $5M cut for seafood marketing institute
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is a state agency with a mission to increase the economic value of Alaska seafood and create a demand for it.
Good Samaritans rescue 3 after fishing boat sinks off Pelican
Two good Samaritan boats — the Cirus and the Lucky Strike — responded and pulled the Miss Amy’s crew from the water.