Fish Talk: Applewood Smoked Fish At Catch Sitka Seafoods we take smoked fish seriously. Our founder, Issam, spent the last 20 years perfecting his recipe and method. The results speak for themselves, and we aren’t afraid to say it’s the best smoked salmon or black cod that you’ll ever have the pleasure of trying. All of our smoked fish is made from our premium wild, line-caught King, Keta, or Coho salmon or our delicious Black Cod to ensure the highest quality from start to finish. Each portion is smoked slowly and intentionally to lock in the deepest, rich flavor possible. It’s truly a s ..read more

Greetings From the Sitka Sound September in Sitka sees the end of the Summer King Salmon Season (Winter King Season begins in November), the Coho Salmon (Silver) Season continues into October. Our artisanal fleet of longliners have dusted off their gear and headed back out to sea in search of Halibut & Black Cod. They will also bring back two of our Wild Alaskan favorites, Lingcod and Pacific Rockfish. These two species are only caught as bycatch right now as there is no directed commercial fishery for them at this time of year. We pride ourselves on being able to utilize the bycatch from ..read more

Fish Talk: Back to School with Wild Alaskan Seafood Fall means back to school, back to sports, and generally back to a hectic schedule. Here in Sitka, back to school time also lines up with the pink and sockeye salmon run. This time of year is known for frenzied back to school schedules, and frenzied fish making their way across hundreds of miles of open ocean to fight their way upstream and spawn in Sitka’s beautiful rivers and estuaries. Fall is a time of change, growth, and maybe a little chaos. Luckily for you, you don’t have to swim hundreds of miles to get access to some amazing salmon ..read more

Greetings From the Sitka Sound August in Sitka marks the homestretch of the Wild Alaskan summer salmon season; we are now beyond the halfway point. This is the time of year when the sea can become turbulent and a little unpredictable. Rest assured, we are working diligently to ensure the safety of the Southeast Alaskan small-boat fishing fleet that we depend upon now that the weather has become more treacherous. At the same time we are planning ahead, procuring the fish needed to fulfill orders until the Winter Salmon Season begins. To ensure our blast-frozen Wild Alaskan best is at your table ..read more

Fish Talk: Wild Alaskan Seafood Shipping Logistics  Just what does it take for you to receive your premium portions of Catch Sitka Wild Alaska Seafood on your doorstep in a pristine, frozen condition? This month we are doing a deep dive into all things logistics. Shipping a frozen, perishable product sure isn’t simple, that’s one thing we should clear up right away. We are dealing with the ocean’s cleanest seafood, a limited commodity that we revere and vow to maintain beyond our lifetime. We are also working to serve folks across the country who deserve to have the same experience at the ..read more

Greetings From the Sitka Sound July in Sitka means it's Salmon Season! The beautiful waters surrounding our majestic island are open for our small artisanal fleet to sustainably harvest the bounty of Sitka in harmony with the natural supply of the ocean. We are currently fishing for King and Coho Salmon one at a time, by hook and line, with careful intention. That means there are no delays in our King fulfillment. We are keeping our salmon boxes listed as pre-order to commit to working within the limits of our natural resources, so now is the perfect time to order and ensure your catch! In Sou ..read more

Fish Talk: How It's Caught: Wild Alaskan Halibut & Sablefish (Black Cod) It’s been a long winter, but the daylight hours are waxing on every day, just like the itch to get back out on the ocean. The heavy frost that greets the dawn shows less and less with each passing week. More signs of an ocean coming out of hibernation hint towards the coming bloom of spring. The herring are starting to show in the harbor, and the Longtailed Ducks that have taken refuge all winter long in our protected waters have moved on. Whales, sea lions and countless sea birds have made their w ..read more

Greetings From the Sitka Sound June in Sitka brings even longer days, the sound of birds filling the forests, the return of the fishing fleet to Southeast Alaska and tourists - who have begun cruising and flying into our beautiful town with greater number of visitors than we have ever seen before! We have been getting a slow flow of King Salmon as the season began. Due to fisheries regulations our fishing fleet won't be able to bring in large amounts until the season fully opens in July, currently fishing is open only in specific areas at specific times. We will begin fulfilling our pre-orders ..read more

Fish Talk: Women in Seafood There are all kinds of jobs, for all kinds of people. The month of March is Women’s History Month. In honor of women, let’s take a look at women in seafood. Come along and learn about the ways women are a living, breathing, vibrant part of the great tapestry of seafood. A crucial component of the industry, women hold many of the vital roles that help bring the treasures of the ocean to your plate. Currently, at Catch Sitka Seafoods, 75% of our staff are women and our COO, and co-owner is a woman. Historically, women have been underrepresented in roles of authority ..read more

Fish Talk: How It's Caught: Salmon Trolling Season As much an art as commercial enterprise, salmon trolling represents the archetype of the small-boat Southeast Alaskan fishery. A close cousin to sport fishing for salmon, commercial salmon trolling involves selecting the right lures for the right conditions and finding the fish to entice them with. A lot of the gear is the same between commercial and sport fishing, just scaled up in both size and quantity for commercial fishermen.   There are five types of wild pacific salmon species. King salmon, Coho (silver) salmon, Sockeye (red ..read more