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.

Sustainable Resolutions: Navigating the Waters of 2024 with Copper River Salmon

2024-01-02

How conscious consumption, sustainability, and healthy practices can transform your year.

A Culinary Voyage of Copper River Salmon with Lisa Bryan

2023-11-28

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 general was truly inspiring.

Alaska's Small Boat Commercial Fishing Industry

2023-03-30

Alaska is known for its vast natural resources, particularly its bountiful fisheries. The state’s marine ecosystem supports an abundance of seafood, including salmon, halibut, crab, and cod. These fisheries not only provide a livelihood for the state's fishermen but also support processing managers, scientists, and law enforcement officers. The sustainable management of these fisheries is essential to ensuring their long-term health and viability, as well as the health and economic well-being of the coastal communities that rely on them.