Copper River Salmon

Meet Chef Cameron Dunlap

2026-01-30

A visit to Cordova shows chef Cameron Dunlap how Copper River salmon connects fishermen, chefs, and place.

Meet Co-owner and Wine Director JP Taylor Jr.

2026-01-27

After a last minute trip north to Cordova, JP Taylor reflects on how experiencing the Copper River fishery firsthand deepened his connection to sourcing, story, and the role it plays on his restaurant.

Meet Chef Courtney Wright

2025-12-14

Fresh from her transformative experience at our 2025 Copper River Summer Salmon Camp, we got on the horn with Chef Courtney Wright. The Food Network champion and private chef shared powerful insights from her time in Alaska—from witnessing the meticulous, human-centric fishery process to forging a profound new connection with wild salmon. She reveals how this journey has deepened her commitment to intentional sourcing and how she’s bringing that story of quality and respect directly to the plates of her clients and events.

Meet Chef Dana Spandet

2025-11-12

Fresh from her adventure at our 2025 Copper River Summer Salmon Camp, we caught up with Dana Spandet. The co-owner of Flour Girl and Flame gave us the inside scoop on her time in Alaska, her passion for intentional sourcing, and how she's bringing that same ethos to Milwaukee's vibrant food scene.

A Taste of the River: A Denver Dinner Celebrating Copper River King Salmon

2025-10-29

A James Beard nod, the start of our season, and one incredible salmon. Join us behind the scenes of a special collaboration with Chef Paul Reilly of Denver's Coperta, where our Copper River King met cannellini bean spuma and green tomato puttanesca.

Salt & Smoke: A Copper River Salmon Feast at Widnor Farms

2025-08-12

At Widnor Farms in rural Washington, chefs gathered for 'Salt & Smoke' - a weekend of sustainable cooking that transformed farm-fresh ingredients paired with wild Copper River sockeye, into an extraordinary dining experience.

Meet Chef Luke Kolpin

2024-11-18

Luke Kolpin talks to us about working with local seafood suppliers and his journey north to our salmon fishery.

Meet Chef Sara Hauman

2024-10-17

Sara dishes on her decision for sourcing domestically harvested salmon..and more!

Meet Chef Andre Uribe

2024-09-19

Chef Andre Uribe making waves with his thoughtful cooking ideals.

Interview with Lisa Nguyen

2024-02-06

"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."