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Greetings From the Sitka Sound Happy New Year! January in Sitka has come in like a lion, with roaring winds, swirling snow and surging seas. Catch up with the latest from the our small boat fleet, all the Fish Talk, and our favorite recipe of the month from the Kitchen!

Is Fresh Fish really the Best Fish?  Fresh seafood is frequently assumed to be the best seafood, but is it really? This desire for “fresh” is something that has long been held by fish consumers, and until recently it was absolutely true. We can all agree the word “fresh” has a great appeal – especially in the seafood world. But the general assumption is that “fresh” equals “quality,” and this is where most seafood consumers are mistaken. Quality seafood is what we’re after, and to get the best quality of fish, always selecting the “fresh” option won’t produce the results you’re...

Greetings from the Sitka Sound Welcome to December in Sitka! Find out the latest from the fisherfolk of Southeast Alaska, catch up on Fish Talk, and enjoy our favorite recipe of the month from the Kitchen!

Wild Alaska Fishing Season 2021! We were excited to learn that the experts who manage the great Alaskan fishery decided to open the 2021 Alaska fishing season early! They are kicking it off with a halibut and black cod longline season which began in early March. This decision was due to the pandemic disrupting the 2020 season. Our fisher-family is beyond excited to get back out on the water! So what is a long line and how is it used for fishing? Here's a hint...it involves...wait for it...a long line! And also, a snood! A snood is a short line attaching...