Like other salmon types, sockeye salmon is a good source of protein, omega3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Sockeye salmon catches continue to break records in the 2014 alaska salmon season, but pink salmon volumes have caught up, and as of the end of july had leapt ahead of the surging sockeye numbers. In addition to the 5,020 sockeye trapped and hauled from the weir, 1,354 sockeye were transported to the hatchery from the fish ladder at the landsburg dam. While my mom and i were in alaska, i caught a bunch of salmon. Each year, sockeye returning to the lake are trapped below two dams before they are transported above the facilities where they are placed at artificial spawning beaches, used for production at the lakes. Under authority of the act, federal regulations at 50 cfr part 300, subpart f, provide a framework for the implementation of certain regulations of the commission and inseason orders of the commissions fraser river panel for u.
Lets analyze the situation for 2014 as it applies to the conditions that are falling into place and adding up to a great fishery this season. Our favorite is sockeye, but you can find other varieties at costco as well e. The remaining fat content, about 8 grams worth, comprises good fats, including omega3 fatty acids. Chinook salmon smolt in 2014 will be used to conduct a full codedwire tagging project in 2015.
Bonneville dam sockeye salmon run notches record the. Sockeye salmon season begins with limited openings cbc news. Sockeye salmon migration ecosystem analysis program. The growing abundance of sockeye salmon on the columbia river reached a new milestone this week with passage of another record run at bonneville dam. Pink and chum these are smaller fish and most often used for canned or. Sockeye season good, but it could have been better scientist estimates overly cautious escapement policies cost b. Last chance to save lake washington sockeye fisheries. Upper chart shows survival of sockeye salmon during the upstream migration compared with lower chart showing temperature during the same years from 2008 to 2014. The sockeye salmon season begins in midjuly and lasts until midseptember with the bulk of the run beginning to arrive in b. Sockeye run in shuswap expected to be close to 2014 numbers barb brouwer oct. I have had so much fun lately that i havent been able to post, but here it is the skillet sockeye salmon. Bristol bay and alaska peninsula saw larger than expected harveststhe in 2016, and the average sockeye in the bay was slightly larger than 2015. Mar 20, 20 wild caught sockeye will do in a pinch, but there is nothing better than fresh wildcaught columbia river chinook king salmon. The start of the copper river sockeye annual run coincides with kings, but extends later into the summer.
The canadian press published friday, august 1, 2014 8. Pink and chum these are smaller fish and most often used for canned or smoked salmon and are good budget choices. Pre season run size forecasts for fraser river sockeye oncorhynchus nerka salmon in 2014 canadian science advisory secretariat. Also known as red salmon, sockeye is the second smallest of the five main pacific salmon species after pink salmon. Commercial salmon season ahead of schedule the bristol bay. Sockeye and pink salmon inseason status reports pacific. The following is an overview of the 2014 bristol bay commercial salmon season. Run forecasts and harvest projections for 2014 alaska salmon. Preseason run size forecasts for fraser river sockeye. In the chart above, bubbles represent proportions of redfish lake sockeye salmon that reach spawning grounds as a function of temperature. By far, the largest share of the columbia sockeye run.
Frequently considered to be the best for flavor and texture, which is one of the reasons why it is often canned, sockeye is relatively low in fat with flesh carrying a fluorescent orange tinge. A 6ounce fillet of sockeye salmon has 265 calories and 1. An estimated 21,166 sockeye are forecasted for lake washington, an 80 percent decrease from the 10year average. Starting with some sockeye salmon i had in the freezer since september. Salmon returns to the columbia river are strong in 2014 northwest. Sockeye continues to pour in, with over 40 million fish recorded caught as of 2 august, according to the alaska department of fish and game. Some fine black speckling may occur on the back, but large spots are absent. Jun 14, 2014 its salmon season and we bought a beautiful 4 lb wild copper river sockeye salmon from costco last week. Apr 25, 2018 too few young sockeye are surviving as they rear in lake washington before going out to sea, and the runs not to mention the famed salmon fisheries could peter out in 20 years or so if nothings done. The other two pacific salmon, pink and chum, are primarily caught for canning and i would not choose them for my plate when given the option. Also, coho salmon silver salmon is an excellent choice. It appears to be an early run, reports chuck brazil, bristol bay area research biologist with the alaska department of fish and game.
May 06, 2014 also, coho salmon silver salmon is an excellent choice. Alaska department of fish and game divisions of sport fish and commercial fisheries. This species is a pacific salmon that is primarily red in hue during spawning. Teds sports center washington pre season salmon forecasts. Sockeye run in shuswap expected to be close to 2014 numbers. April 2014 alaska department of fish and game divisions of sport fish and commercial fisheries.
Sockeye salmon species profile, alaska department of fish. Lake washington and baker lake had poor sockeye returns in 2019. Bristol bay photos videos know your fisherman resources. Forecasts are used for pre season planning purposes and for in season management. This years global harvest was the largest since the mid1990s. Sep 02, 2014 sockeye fishing at robson byte 2014, the western chief. Cordova faces big decisions over how to run its famous earlyseason salmon. The best sockeye salmon recipes on yummly broiled sockeye salmon with citrus glaze, skillet sockeye salmon, skillet sockeye salmon. Sockeye oncorhynchus nerka salmon in 2014 context pre season run size forecasts of returning fraser river adult sockeye salmon in 2014 were requested by fisheries and oceans canada dfo fisheries management.
In texture and flavor it falls closer to sockeye than king, with rich flavors that arent quite as smokey. Bristol bay salmon, alaska department of fish and game. The forecasts developed by the washington department of fish and wildlife wdfw and treaty indian tribes for chinook, coho, sockeye and chum salmon were released at a public meeting in olympia today, marking the starting point for developing 2014 salmonfishing seasons. We were fishing in a little stream for pink salmon. More than twice as many sockeye salmon have been counted in the kenai river. Overview of the bristol bay salmon fishery, 202015, a. Sockeye oncorhynchus nerka salmon in 2014 context preseason run size forecasts of returning fraser river adult sockeye salmon in 2014 were requested by fisheries and oceans canada dfo fisheries management. Sockeye account for 4 to 7 percent of global salmon production and to 20 percent of wild salmon harvests. Sockeye season good, but it could have been better resources. Preliminary figures suggest that sockeye harvests exceeded 400 million pounds in 2014. The 2015 season has proven a sharp contrast to that picture. If you love salmon, costco often has fresh wild salmon during summer.
Too few young sockeye are surviving as they rear in lake washington before going out to sea, and the runs not to mention the famed salmon fisheries could. Karluk sockeye salmon smolt enumeration, 2014 season summary. Baker river sockeye salmon season and counts baker sockeye are native to baker lake and baker river, a tributary to the skagit river. As the spawning season for laterun shuswap sockeye runs down, fisheries officials believe the numbers are down compared to the 2014.
Apr 05, 2014 the official start of wild salmon season traditionally begins with the opening of the copper river run, which begins in may. Apr 10, 2014 markselective salmon fisheries will begin in ocean areas on various dates in may. They can grow up to 84 cm 2 ft 9 in in length and weigh 2. Sockeye salmon oncorhynchus nerka, also called red salmon, kokanee salmon, or blueback. Dec 24, 2019 like other salmon types, sockeye salmon is a good source of protein, omega3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Markselective salmon fisheries will begin in ocean areas on various dates in may. The latest salmon run of the year, coho wont appear until july. With a harvest of 29 million fish and new processors entering the fishery, bristol bay appeared to be on a roll. Seagoing sockeye salmon have iridescent silver flanks, a white belly, and a metallic greenblue top, giving them their blueback name. Baker river sockeye salmon season and counts washington.
The 20 commercial sockeye salmon fishing season is off to a strong start in bristol bay, the source for roughly half of the worlds sockeye salmon. Aug 04, 2014 i just got back from alaska, and i have a kickbutt recipe to share with you guys. However, wild king salmon are beginning to show their beautiful black mouths at highend markets that can afford them. Sockeye salmon are one of the smaller species of pacific salmon, measuring 18 to 31inches in length and weighing 415 pounds. Without the threat of predation, salmon that breed early in the season live longer than those. Jacks are immature fish that are considered a predictor of the next seasons run size. Klutina river sockeye fishery an early season favorite for.
Sockeye season good, but it could have been better. A boat load full of valuable bristol bay sockeye salmon. Copper river salmon provides the worlds finest salmon. I just got back from alaska, and i have a kickbutt recipe to share with you guys. From the rich, robust flavor of king and sockeye salmon to the delicate, milder flavors. Kenai river sockeye salmon returns steady but not spectacular. Late run sockeye salmon numbers lower than 2014 salmon arm. Sockeye salmon oncorhynchus nerka, also called red salmon, kokanee salmon, or blueback salmon, is an anadromous species of salmon found in the northern pacific ocean and rivers discharging into it. Preseason run size forecasts for fraser river sockeye oncorhynchus nerka salmon in 2014 canadian science advisory secretariat. Pink catches sockeye in salmon season seafoodsource. When 21 million sockeye salmon return just five years after stocks crashed below two million, its hard to. Like the old song says, the waiting is the hardest part.
Karluk sockeye salmon smolt enumeration, 2014 season. Fraser river sockeye fishery openings announced ctv news. Its a dam f ine season for chinook, sockeye cracked dam, new rules cant dampen guides salmon fishing zeal. Copper river worlds finest salmon copper river salmon. A fraser river sockeye and pink salmon status report is updated after each inseason meeting of the fraser river panel, at a minimum following the weekly friday meeting and, as needed, after other meetings held during the week. State biologists also predicted a gulkana hatchery sockeye salmon run of 109,000 fish, which would be 62. Found more easily at restaurants than in grocery stores, this softer textured, lean fish is great for sandwiches, salmon cakes or. Check out the spawning channel at hiuihiil creek close to roderick haigbrown provincial park by salmon arm. However, some sockeye salmon are also protected under the endangered species act. The first thing to realize is that for every sockeye salmon counted at the miles lake adfg sonar counter, 3550% of those fish will enter the klutina river to spawn.
Sockeye an oilier fish with deep red flesh, sockeye salmon also high in hearthealthy omega3s but has a stronger flavor and stands up well to grilling. The 2014 inshore bristol bay sockeye salmon run of 40. Sockeye fishing at robson byte 2014, the western chief. Ocean salmon seasons california department of fish and. Forecasts are used for preseason planning purposes and for inseason management. A fraser river sockeye and pink salmon status report is updated after each in season meeting of the fraser river panel, at a minimum following the weekly friday meeting and, as needed, after other meetings held during the week. The preseason forecast was more than 7 million, then dropped down. In the third week of august, the laterun sockeye salmon run was. Copper river salmon season gets tentative start date seafoodsource.