Bristol Bay had its first million fish day on Saturday, but we’re still waiting for the two billionth salmon. Plus we chat about writing and fishing with Sitka author Brendan Jones, and get an update on the summer's smaller-than-average fish.
Saturday’s catch was a million fish, bringing the season total to almost 5 million harvest – and putting the total run up to 7 million. Egegik, Naknek-Kvichak and Nushagak all had big days: harvests of 335,000, 264,000 and 316,000 respectively. Escapements aren’t too shabby either.
If the fish you’re catching this summer look a little small – well, that’s ‘cause they are. Fish and Game’s Jack Erickson joins to fill us in on 2016 fish sizes and other trends emerging in the run, and Sitka author Brendan Jones talks writing, fishing and Alaska life. Plus, a run through the numbers.
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