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Alaska Sockeye Salmon
Alaska Sockeye Salmon Facts and Tips: Fish Alaska Species Guide by Marcus Weiner Sockeye, also known as red salmon, are an anadromous species that is born in freshwater, moves to saltwater to Read More...
Kenai Sockeye Counts: 2024 Kenai and Kasilof Red Salmon Forecast
Kenai sockeye counts, as well as Kasilof sockeye counts forecast, are helpful tools for planning your Alaska trip. Whether sockeye fishing in Alaska is the primary focus of your trip or just Read More...
Sockeye Fishing: Summer Time Sky Dancers
Sockeye fishing is an exhilarating pursuit. The aggressive nature of these salmon adds an exciting challenge to the angling experience. Here are some reflections on sockeye fishing and effective tactics to enhance Read More...
How to Catch Sockeye, Alaskan-Style
Blog Post by Marcus Weiner Red salmon, aka sockeye, are among the most delicious gamefish in Alaska. The red, firm flesh can be prepared countless ways, and any and all end with a Read More...
Sockeye Salmon Fishing How To
Sockeye salmon fishing is an extremely exciting sport. Many anglers consider them the pound-for-pound strongest fish that swims in Alaska. It’s not uncommon for a 7-pound sockeye to make a mockery of Read More...
Nushagak Sockeye and Kings
Story by Melissa Norris Photos by Brian Woobank Sockeye fishing may not be what the Nushagak is best known for, but the runs have been so off the charts these last couple Read More...
Life of a Sockeye
Written by Bjorn Dihle Photos by Jonny Armstrong and Bjorn Dihle On July 22nd, 2021, news broke that Bristol Bay was having its biggest sockeye salmon return since recordkeeping began in 1893. Read More...
Sockeye Salmon with Cranberry-Onion Jam, Brussels Sprouts, and Butternut Squash Puree
by Drew Johnson, Kincaid Grill Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 4 pieces Alaska fresh-frozen sockeye salmon fillet 1 lb Brussels sprouts 1 tbsp butter Salt and pepper to taste Cranberry-Onion Jam (see below Read More...
Talarik Creek Lodge Grilled Sockeye
Recipe courtesy of Martha Mae and Erik Salitan Talarik Creek Lodge, Iliamna, Alaska Ingredients 2 fresh 6-in rosemary sprigs, about 1 tbs chopped 2 salmon fillets with skin, (in this recipe it was Read More...
Sockeye on the Fly
Non-Biters or Great Gamefish? by Jim Teeny The year 1975 marked my first trip to Alaska. We went in July and I traveled and fished with Dr. Jim Hodson and his son Kip Read More...
Alagnak River: Red Rendezvous
Tackling One of Alaska's Premier Sockeye Rivers By Lance Irving and Charlie Summerville Alaska's salmon are known for spectacular aerial acrobatics, knuckle-busting runs, and fine table fare. And none of the Pacific salmon Read More...