Bristol Bay s sockeye run of 63.2 million is the largest on record
Bristol Bay’s 2021 sockeye run is the largest on record; 63.2 million fish have returned to the bay, breaking the 2018 record of 62.9 million.
This is the fourth time since 1952 that the bay’s run has surpassed 60 million sockeye.
Alannah Hurley is a commercial fisherman from Dillingham, and the executive director of the United Tribes of Bristol Bay. She said it’s an exciting time to be here.
“Breaking these records since the commercial fishery has begun is just a real testament to the stewardship for thousands of years that our people have taken very seriously that responsibility,” she said.
Messages to the Fleet
Happy Birthday to two young men at Ekuk Beach! Love from Darren Petla, close friends and loved ones
I would just like to give a Birthday Shoutout to Linda Anderson for July 18th. You are one of the most special and sweet people that I ve ever met. Wishing you a birthday filled with magic and happiness and I hope you know I m thinking about you and missing you all the time. Cheers to being 24 and give Covi some scratches for me. From Zechariah
To: Capt. Brent Cathey on the F/V Independence. Hey Fluffy Buns. Please tell Matt Hakela that I still can’t find the pumpkin spice beard oil he wanted, so I’m sending some of your extra Rosewater Mustache Wax. Such a good thing you order it by the case! Finished up the bedazzling on all your work clothes. I’m cleaning closets next. Do you mind if I donate your Barbra Streisand and Spice Girls CDs? I need to make room for my Waylon and Cash collection. Miss you like crazy! From Montana Chick
Messages to the Fleet
Big shout out to the skipper and crew of the F/V Bigg Skiff in Ugashik! Hope you guys are having a good season. Sounds like the nets are sinking! Hurray for ugashik! Lay one out on the north line for me! From your good friend in Oregon, Patrick!
Shannon Evans on F/V Rib Rib: Happy birthday to my galley wench! Hope you have an amazing day, love from all your family and friends Birch Bay. Love Carol
To Mojo on the F/V Corsair: make it a game! – love mom
The numbers
We’ve officially passed 60 million salmon in Bristol Bay waters as of yesterday! The total run so far this season is 60.7 million fish bay wide, nearly 10 million fish over the forecast. The run is slowing down a bit but it’s still anyone’s guess for what the final run will look like.
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To: Mr. Wilson on the F/V Rita K in the Bay
Happy Birthday Mr. Wilson on F/V Rita K in the Bay. May your day be blessed with decks overflowing with Reds. Love you forever. Mom, Dad, and Caroline.
To: Mike Friccero F/V Miss Gina
Happy Birthday from your oldest and favorite daughter!
To:Tyson on the Free Amine and First Mate Josh.
May the next tides be in your favor. Stay safe and keep up the good work. Sending love and wishes for fishes from Seabeck Washington.
To: Capt. Brent Cathey on the F/V Independence