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Districts continue to bring in plenty of fish this week, with yesterday’s catch numbers higher than Sunday’s. The Nushagak hauls in most of the catch, and Ugashik/Egegik districts catch substantially more than they did on Sunday. With some districts passing preseason expectations–and others not quite reaching them–it’s fascinating to see how this season is shaping up to conclude.

Monday’s baywide catch was over 900,000, with the numbers evening out across the districts. Excitement continues to build in the Kvichak river, with dozens of additional boats heading that way. The Kvichak river’s total escapement counts are climbing rapidly, catching up with the Wood river. Port Moller crews also estimate 42% of the next run of fish should be headed in that direction. Due to the recent drop in catch indices, they say there’s also indication of a bimodal run this season, meaning we might see another push of fish this summer.

Numbers are starting to peak again as fishermen meet another big push across all districts. Crews in the Naknek/Kvichak reported well over 1 million fish being caught, and the Nushagak brought in over 800,000. The Kvichak River also takes the largest cumulative escapement yet this season, passing the Wood River at 4 million. Port Moller numbers are dropping, and they are determining whether they will produce any more stock compositions.

Across districts, fleets caught over a million fish on Wednesday, with half of that coming from the Naknek/Kvichak. As the season continues to wind down and numbers lessen, it's becoming more clear which rivers met or surpassed pre-season expectations.

It’s our final show of the season. The total run for the season so far has surpassed 50 million salmon. KDLG’s Ryan Berkoski shares surprises from this summer's numbers. Climate specialist Rick Thoman reflects on this week’s heat. Justin Taufaso talks about his first summer working for a processor. Bristol Bay fishers share what they have learned about fishing from their families.

The baywide catch on Thursday was less than half of Wednesday’s, signifying that we may be reaching the tail of the season. Set Netters are having trouble keeping their gear from drift boats. One Bristol Bay fisherman wants to be sure fishing boats are given funding as America's economy seeks to move towards renewable energy.

Counts are down today compared to yesterday throughout districts, with the Naknek/Kvichak continuing to bring in the majority of the daily harvest. A recent Supreme Court decision could have important implications for fisheries in Bristol Bay. As the season winds down, many fishing crews are hauling boats in. For Alaska residents: if you want to vote in the state primary, the deadline to register to vote is this Sunday, July 21.

The baywide catch on Tuesday was 1.2 million. After a fire on the Hannah, Northline has finally completed repairs and is back up to full capacity. A new mapping app is helping fishermen steer clear hazards. Plus, fish season means bear season, and climate specialist Rick Thoman says to expect good weather ahead.