Copper River fishing kicks off salmon season marked by less buyers and greater uncertainty

27/06/2024 5 min
Copper River fishing kicks off salmon season marked by less buyers and greater uncertainty

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Episode Synopsis

Over the last year, fishing crews grappled with historically low prices, and processors sold and closed down plants over the winter. The Prince William Sound fishery is one of the most productive in the state, but fishing crews are also feeling the pressure.

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