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ASMI: 2025 Weekly Alaska Salmon Harvest Update #12

Alaska's 2025 Salmon Harvest Nears Completion, Driven by Strong Coho and Pink Runs

Despite some regional declines, the statewide harvest is on track to meet projections, with pink and sockeye salmon leading the way.

JUNEAU, ALASKA—The 2025 Alaska commercial salmon fishing season is drawing to a close, with the statewide harvest surpassing 178 million fish as of statistical week 35, representing 83% of the annual projection. The overall harvest volume is consistent with the five-year average, a positive sign for an industry that has faced significant economic and environmental challenges.

Harvest Through 8/30/2025 (Statistical Week 35). Click on the image to enlarge it

Harvest Highlights: Sockeye, Pink, and Coho Salmon Dominate

The harvest of sockeye salmon, a key species for Bristol Bay and Copper River fisheries, has reached 98% of its annual projection, with a total catch of 51.3 million fish. This strong performance follows an early-season forecast of a robust run.

Pink salmon have been the largest contributor to the overall harvest by volume, with 107 million fish caught. This represents 78% of the annual projection and accounts for nearly 60% of the total statewide salmon harvest.

The coho salmon season also saw a notable, though early, peak. The current harvest has reached 68% of the annual projection and is 73% higher than the 2024 season. This strong showing is a welcome development, as the 2024 coho harvest was the smallest in at least 30 years.

Regional Performance and Market Trends

While most species have performed well, the keta salmon harvest in Southeast Alaska has declined by 22% compared to 2024, which is a concern for the region. However, a significant 207% year-over-year increase in keta harvest in Prince William Sound has helped to offset this regional drop, bringing the statewide keta harvest to 82% of its annual projection.

Market dynamics are also a major factor. Recent reports from the Alaska State Legislature and other sources indicate the Alaska seafood industry has been facing a "perfect storm" of challenges, including collapsing fish prices, rising operational costs, and stiff competition from foreign producers like Russia and Chile.

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The average weights for key species caught this season are as follows:

• Bristol Bay sockeye: 4.91 lbs.

• Copper River sockeye: 5.29 lbs.

• Northern Southeast fisheries: Chinook 10.7 lbs., coho 5.0 lbs., keta 6.6 lbs., sockeye 4.7 lbs., pink 3.9 lbs.

• Southern Southeast fisheries: Chinook 12.2 lbs., coho 5.0 lbs., keta 8.3 lbs., sockeye 5.4 lbs., pink 3.6 lbs.

With the season nearing its end, industry stakeholders are focused on the final harvest numbers and the potential for a rebound in the market, particularly given the growing global demand for healthy, sustainable seafood.

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