The Naknek-Kvichak’s run is returning strong and steady.
Harmony Wayner, who set nets on Naknek Point, said the weather hasn’t worked in their favor yet.
“We re waiting for the wind to switch, the west wind brings fish into Naknek set net sites,” she said. “The east wind isn’t too good for our site at Naknek Point, hopefully it warms up and we get fish and meet our goal.”
Wayner noted that over the past few summers, warmer waters have made the fish slower and more sluggish. But with colder temps this season, that hasn’t been the case.
Bristol Bay Fisheries Report: July 8, 2021
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Bristol Bay Fisheries Report: July 7, 2021
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Authorities today identified the deceased as Lance Eric Norby, 45, of Arlington, Texas. He captained the F/V Pneuma. Norby s next of kin has been notified.
Alaska State Troopers report receiving a call around 5 a.m. Thursday morning that a commercial vessel was taking on water. Two wildlife troopers responded immediately. Before they got there, they heard reports that the three people on board were in the water.
The two other people on board survived. Authorities credit Good Samaritans on the scene with helping in the rescue.
The Nushagak District broke its single-day harvest record two days in a row
On June 30, the fleet harvested 1.7 million sockeye. It has already broken that record with a total catch of 1.8 million on July 1.
Special harvest area opens to set netters during an early run up the Wood River
Yesterday, the Wood River Special Harvest Area opened to commercial set netters.
Fisherman Mike Davis returned to the Nushagak today, after elbowing his way through the Wood River opener.
“It’s so chaotic, so cut throat, people move you aside and steal your side and it’s not a pretty sight,” he remarked.
A special harvest area has a different baseline for openers to help manage the Wood River salmon returns. Opening the Wood River is normal in years with large runs, because managers know they will meet or exceed escapement goals.