Fresh from Alaskan fishermen.

Fishing isn’t just a pastime in Alaska. Generations of families have spent their lives on the state’s wild, untamed waters to make a living and put food on the table. They’re proud of their work, and we’re proud to bring you salmon harvested with sustainable practices.

Few take greater care with each salmon than Alaskan fishermen. Commercial fishing is important enough in Alaska that the state built sustainable practices right into its constitution. That way, wild salmon is abundant for many generations to come. We think Claire and Peter—two Alaskan commercial fishermen—sum it up best:

When you choose wild Alaska seafood, you’re supporting the entire system behind the commercial fishermen—the village, the local seafood processor, the college kid working on the slime line, the local net maker, the boat mechanic who is more of a family member than a friend to the fishermen. You are respecting and honoring the generations of fishermen who have braved the sea for glory and gain before us, respecting how people have worked with—not against—the land, and made use of everything without excess waste. You are giving us a purpose, a place, a chance to be independent in our livelihoods.

Wild choices.

What kind of salmon do Alaskan fishermen send our way? You can choose from three varieties:

Sockeye Salmon

• Only in season from June through July
• From Bristol Bay, Cook Inlet, and Prince William Sound
• Rich flavor with a firm texture

Arctic Keta Salmon

• Only in season in August
• From the Northwest Arctic Borough and the Yukon River
• Mild flavor and delicate texture

Coho Salmon

• Only in season in September
• From the Yakutat region of Southeast Alaska
• Mild flavor and delicate texture

Salmon recipes.

Make the most of salmon season with these easy recipes.

If you’re not in the mood to cook, we offer free steaming and seasoning in-store.

Dedicated to sustainability.

Sustainability as it applies to seafood is all about making sure fisheries can exist long-term without compromising the survival of the species or the health of the surrounding ecosystem.

In layman’s terms, it’s about making sure we can enjoy fish like wild Alaskan salmon for a very long time without harming the salmon population.

Alaska’s precautionary approach to resource management is a model for the world, and one reason we work hard to offer Alaskan salmon and other Alaskan seafood in our stores. The state has established a few methods to ensure sustainability:

• Time and area closures. These methods allow fishing only during certain times or in certain areas.
• Restrictions on boat size. Certain fisheries have limits on the size of fishing boats. For instance, the limit is 32 feet in the Bristol Bay salmon fishery.
• Restrictions on type of fishing gear. Virtually every fishery limits the size, design, and use of each type of fishing gear.
• Gear prohibition. Certain gear types, such as pelagic longlines, sunken gillnets, and fish traps, are completely prohibited. These restrictions help protect other marine species—including sharks and seabirds—and prevent bycatch.

These restrictions are in place to preserve the salmon population. So each time you purchase wild Alaskan salmon, you’re helping promote these sustainable practices.