We currently have three generations in our family actively fishing together. During the short salmon fishing season in July and August, our family joins together at Ninilchik Point to participate in the fishing harvest. The setnet fishery is hard work, but rewarding as a family activity. Fishing usually opens for short, intense 12-hour periods on Monday and Friday. Sometimes these times are extended and there is little opportunity for sleep.
Fishing is affected by the tides and wind.
A good harvest can be hit and miss. Sometimes the salmon run bypasses our nets. The State of Alaska carefully manages our fishery resources. Sonar counters on major river systems count the number of salmon in freshwater. Test fishing is also ongoing during the summer season in saltwater.