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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 o...

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...

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 s...

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

The Numbers The bay-wide catch continues to barrel ahead at 41.8 million fish, and an estimated 730,000 fish are swimming up the plentiful rivers around the bay.  Yesterday’s catch was up again as fishermen hauled in 2.2 million fish. The total catch is now around 25 million. Escapement yesterday kept steady as 1.6 million fish swam up river. Total escapement this season is now 16 million.  The total run for the bay is now 41.8 million.  Nushagak District The Nushagak District saw another below-million harvest yesterday. The fleet caught another 830,000 fish. But, the average drift deliv...