The Copper River is the birthplace of three wild Alaska salmon species. These salmon live as adults in the Gulf of Alaska and the Pacific Ocean, eating small crustaceans and zooplankton. Every year (May–September) king, sockeye and Coho return to the Copper River to make the arduous 300-mile ...

As the 2024 Copper River Salmon season begins, there's an unmistakable buzz in the air. Cordova, a small fishing town in Alaska, transforms with excitement and anticipation, making it the perfect place to kick off the fishing season. This year, the Sockeye salmon have impressed everyone with their larger-than-average size ...

Our take on Bang Bang salmon showcases the delicate balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that characterize the traditional "Bang Bang" dish.

Copper River Salmon Inari Bombs Recipe by Diane Wiese Once again, Diane shares with us a delectable recipe that merges the bold flavors of Japanese cuisine with the rich essence of wild-caught Copper River Sockeye salmon: Salmon Balls with Sushi Rice and Aburagge. This delightful fusion dish brings together the ...

Macadamia Nut Pesto Salmon Recipe by Kevin Guard This Copper River Sockeye Salmon recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that showcases the exquisite taste of wild-caught salmon, paired with nutty barley, vibrant asparagus, and a luscious Macadamia Nut Pesto. This culinary delight is the brainchild of Kevin ...

"I don’t know how I can go back to eating salmon at the store after eating Copper River salmon. Just seeing the process, how it’s all done, it's just amazing."

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I really appreciated talking to several fishermen to get a better understanding of their process - from catching the salmon to cleaning the salmon to flash-freezing the salmon and gently handling each salmon individually along that process. The respect that the fishermen have for their catch and the environment in ...

Learning about the culture of the Copper River, the people that wake up every morning to go fishing to feed their families, to feed the world, has made a big impact on my life and I can’t help but to look at things, especially wild salmon, in a new ...

Getting to see firsthand how much care and respect goes into catching the salmon to preparing them for shipping helps me be able to better inform my readers on why Copper River Salmon is my top choice and helps them to make that choice as well. The more they trust ...