The Corkline

  • Chef Thoughts with Lesa Lewis

    Sep 12
  • Chef Thoughts with Kenneth Anderson

    Sep 6

    Kenneth Anderson dishes up his experience coming to Cordova and learning about Copper River salmon straight from the source.  

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  • Chef Thoughts with Akshay Bhardwaj

    Aug 14

    During his trip to Cordova, Akshay joined us on a reflection of his 5 days of fish and recounted his experience of the industry that makes Copper River what it is. 

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  • FisherPoets

    Feb 28

    Held annually since 1998, FisherPoets Gathering has become one of the most anticipated events in the Pacific Northwest. The gathering was founded by a group of commercial fishermen who wanted to create a space where they could share their stories, struggles, and triumphs in a creative and supportive environment. The annual ...

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  • The Beauty of Tradition

    Nov 1

    The traditional craft of the British Isles Guernsey sweater is being is being rekindled by a small fishing community half a world away.

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  • Giving Thanks

    Nov 8

    It can feel silly to sit down and try to express everything you're thankful for. Trying to line up and count your blessings can be a great challenge, and for the lucky among us, even an impossible one. But it's the thought that counts. Gazing out the window of our ...

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  • Fish Forest Fungus

    Oct 4

    The connection between fungus and fish goes deeper than just culinary delights. They are a part of a symbiotic cycle that keeps our forests and fisheries healthy. Salmon are a keystone species for the ecosystems in which they live. This means that all other living things depend on salmon in ...

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  • Thank You United States Coast Guard

    May 3

    May is an exciting month for us here in our fishing community. Boats are being put back into the water and the first Copper River salmon of the season will be freshly harvested on the Copper River Flats fishing grounds. But May is also a time to thank our service ...

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  • Lessons on the Copper River Delta: A Salmon System​​​​

    Apr 2

    Lessons on the Copper River Delta: A Salmon System Words and photos by Kate Morse        Where the mountains meet the sea—and where humpbacks swim nearby….that’s what drew me fresh from college (and the East Coast) up to Cordova, AK. I might have applied ...

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  • Salmon for Seniors

    May 22

    It’s difficult to imagine it but not everyone in Alaska has a freezer full of our favorite renewable resource: Salmon! Fishermen band together to make sure those in need have access to delicious nutritious wild Alaskan salmon. Guest blog post by Jocelyn Layte, program coordinator at Cordova District Fishermen ...

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