Fisheries

A U.S. Senate panel yesterday moved to require labeling for genetically modified salmon, if it’s approved for sale in this country.

New rules make managing a precarious king salmon run along 700 miles of river will be anything but simple.

Wrangell fishermen are getting their gear ready for the chamber of commerce’s king salmon derby. But some anglers in other towns are already out on the water.

Aerial surveys of herring spawn wrapped up last week in the Juneau District by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Salmon Derby organizers are always optimistic — but this year, they’ve got evidence.

Six names were added to the Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial wall, and eight boats received blessings during this year’s ceremony