I used to go dipnetting on the Copper River every year. Getting too old, and beset with a few medical issues. Dipnetting on the Copper is hard work, awa dangerous. Have not went for about 5 yrs now I suppose.
So I do not pay as much attention as I used to.
Talked to a buddy in Kenai the other day, he said the sockeye (red) run has been awesome this year. As I recall reports from the Copper are much the same.
But the Kings (Chinooks) I think are still lacking.
Season is not over here yet, getting closer. Sockeye should be winding down. Silvers should be running strong about now. Probably lot of pinks yet to harvest as well.
Never really thot about it, looks like from data below by weight the sockeye come out on top. My Copper River sockeye would generally average over 1 lb for each fillet (two per fish). Maybe about 1.2 lbs, I am probably a fair filleter by now. I think pinks are quite a bit less. Kenai sockeye are larger than Copper River sockeye, but supposedly the Copper River sockeye have higher oil content.
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AI Overview
The projected 2025 Alaska salmon harvest was forecast to be approximately 214.6 million fish, a significant increase over the 2024 season and the 2000-2023 average. However, as of late August 2025, the actual harvest is on pace to exceed this projection, with over 129 million fish already harvested by mid-August and potentially reaching over 144 million fish by late August, driving the overall volume consistent with a five-year average. This year's harvest is expected to be strong, especially for pink salmon, sockeye salmon, and chum salmon, though king salmon harvests remain low due to conservation efforts.
Key Highlights
Forecasted vs. Actual Harvest:
The forecast was for 214.6 million fish, but the actual harvest is already outpacing 2024 levels and may exceed the initial projection.
Species Breakdown (Forecast):
The total forecast included approximately 138.4 million pink salmon, 52.9 million sockeye, 20.8 million chum, and 2.4 million coho.
Species Breakdown (Mid-August):
As of mid-August, the total catch was over 129 million fish, driven by 62.3 million pink, 51.3 million sockeye, and 14.5 million chum salmon.
Performance by Species:
- Sockeye: The Bristol Bay sockeye harvest has been strong, outpacing last year.
- Pink: Pink salmon harvests are currently at 62.3 million fish.
- Chum: The chum harvest is also strong and has already reached 14.5 million fish.
- King Salmon: King salmon harvests are projected to be very low, continuing a declining trend due to conservation-driven restrictions.
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