Upcoming Alaska Wild Salmon Fishing Season

The Alaska fishing season for wild salmon, especially Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) and Pink Salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), kicks off in early Jul-24. Exporters typically operate on an ocean-run basis, selling the sizes they catch. Pink salmon are generally smaller, averaging 2 lbs per fish (head and gutted), while Chum Salmon are slightly larger, averaging 4-6 lbs per fish. Forecast prices for this season are currently higher than the 2023 season, with Pink Salmon expected to be around USD 1.80/lb CFR EU.