Lower-than-anticipated landings of Copper River kings are keeping prices of the coveted fish up. Through June 9, the harvest totaled just 7,668 fish, compared to a five-year average of 23,684 fish. In the Lower 48 in mid-June, chefs and retailers paid up to USD 12.50 (EUR 8.87) a pound for fresh whole fish, compared to less than USD 12 (EUR 8.52) a year ago. Become a Premium member to unlock the rest of this article.
In terms of volume, Copper River kings represent a tiny percentage of Alaska's summer 
June 28, 2009
Alaska's summer salmon fishery picks up
