The Corkline

  • Spicy Furikake Salmon with Quinoa

    May 4

    Spicy Furikake Salmon with Quinoa Recipe and photos by Shanna Schad This fantastic recipe comes from a partnership between our sister-fishery, Prince William Sound Salmon, and the ever-inspiring Shanna Schad! Spicy flavors combine with delectable salmon and the perfect complement of quinoa, for a dish you'll want again ...

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  • Lingonberry-Lacquered Coho with Cajun Couscous

    Oct 15

    A chef friend of ours, Zoi Antonitsas, once said, “Food that grows together, goes together” and we couldn’t agree more. The last great wild Alaska salmon of the season is Copper River Coho. They return to the delta in August and September right when autumn evening ...

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  • Smoked Copper River Salmon Apple Dip

    Sep 25

    Smoked Copper River Salmon & Apple Dip Apple and smoked salmon together? We were as surprised as you probably are the first time we tried this delicious recipe out! The delectable blend of sweet and crunchy apple with the smooth, smokey flavor of salmon is an absolute delight. We dare ...

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  • Salmon, Sonar, & Sustainability: Part 2

    Aug 28

    Why should we care about salmon? Salmon form an incredible link between the nutrient-rich waters of the ocean and relatively nutrient-poor freshwater ecosystems (and their adjacent terrestrial landscapes). Salmon are anadromous, meaning they are born in freshwater streams and lakes, and after spending some amount of their young lives in ...

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  • The Anatomy of a Bowpicker

    Jul 23

    Rising out of the Copper Glacier in the untouched wilderness of southcentral Alaska, the Copper River Delta is one of the last intact watersheds in the world - turbid glacial water flows through the majestic Wrangell and Chugach Mountains to the central coast where it empties into the Gulf of ...

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  • Cedar Planked Sockeye Salmon

    Jul 6

    Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon It is said that cooking salmon on wood planks such as cedar and alder originated with Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest. After securing the salmon to a piece of wood, they would position the planked fish close enough to an open fire to cook ...

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  • Curry

    Jun 29

    Is there a difference between curry powder and paste? Curry powders and pastes can share some universal spices but, the flavor components of each are distinct from the other. In fact, typically these two mixtures are used to prepare different kinds of cuisine altogether. While curry powder is a staple ...

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  • Sheet Pan Salmon Piccata

    Jun 16

    Sheet Pan Salmon Piccata Recipe by Diane Wiese, F/V Martin Is Recipe by Diane Wiese, F/V Martin Is Piccata describes a dish, typically meat, such as chicken, veal, or pork that is dredged in flour, browned, and then a sauce is made in the pan with pan drippings, ...

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  • Salmon, Sonar, & Sustainability: Part 1

    May 29

    Trying to get the most complete and accurate count of salmon as they migrate up the mighty Copper River can be tricky. However, the advancement in technology and the Miles Lake sonar project provides vital information to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) for sustainable the ...

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  • NETwork Recycling Program

    Feb 20

    Sustainability and conservation are Alaskan values. The fishing families of south-central Alaska are independent, small business owners dedicated to long-term sustainability of wild salmon stocks, the environment and way of life. Our passion not only preserves our livelihood but also ensures abundance for future generations.  Gillnetting is a common ...

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