How are salmon caught?
In Alaska sport fishermen catch salmon with the traditional rod and reel. Sport fish can be processed for the sportsman to eat, but can not legally be sold. Tonka Seafoods does custom processing of sport fish for many tourists and locals alike. If you need details, see our custom processing page. Commercial fishermen in our area can catch and sell salmon using one of the following methods: Hand Troll, Power Troll, Gillnetting, Purse Seining. Each of these methods has a set number of permits, and you must purchase a permit as well as a boat to fish it from. If you really are interested in the different techniques, we have a book we can sell you with descriptions, pictures, sketches etc.
