Biologists forecast a reduced Alaska commercial salmon harvest

By: Yereth Rosen

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 649

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Alaska’s statewide commercial salmon harvest this year is expected to total 125.5 million fish, less than two thirds of the total landed by commercial harvesters in 2025, according to the annual forecast released last week by state biologists.

The anticipated 2026 total, detailed in Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2026 forecast and 2025 review, is lower than annual statewide harvests in all but four years since 2000, according to department records.

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