Copper River Salmon
Rising out of the Copper Glacier in the untouched wilderness of southcentral Alaska, the Copper River Delta is one of the last intact watersheds in the world - turbid glacial water flowing through the majestic Wrangell and Chugach Mountains to the central coast where it empties into the Gulf of Alaska. This is where Copper River Salmon’s fishery is located, and where they sustainably harvest the world’s finest salmon.
The 560 independent fishing families of south-central Alaska are, small business owners dedicated to long-term sustainability of wild salmon stocks, the environment and a way of life. Their passion not only preserves our livelihood but also ensures an abundance of future generations of wild salmon. They consider themselves more than fishermen, they are conservationists.
Copper River Salmon is working to preserve the rich, natural legacy of the Copper River. That’s why every fish they pick from the net is treated with the utmost respect and care. Copper River salmon are caught by a small fleet of independent fishermen, on one and two-man boats. This craft has been handed down for generations along with passion, knowledge and perseverance.
The Copper River is the birthplace of three wild Alaskan salmon species. Every year from May through September, King, Sockeye and Coho return to the Copper River to make the arduous 300-mile migration up the turbulent waters in order to spawn. Because the Copper River is so long and steep, gaining an average elevation of 12 feet per mile, these fish must pack on sufficient fat reserves to fuel their epic journey—resulting in salmon that is rich in heart- healthy omega-3 fatty acids and flavorful oils. The distinct regional DNA and lifecycle of these fish yields the world’s finest salmon.
This year Wheatsville is proud to offer their exceptional Sockeye salmon for a limited time.