2016 Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Processing Capacity Survey Summary Published
- ADF&G Press Release

Sam Cotten, Commissioner
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, Alaska 99811-5526


Press Release: March 24, 2016

Contact: Forrest Bowers, Deputy Directory, (907) 465-6139

2016 Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Processing Capacity Survey Summary Published

(Juneau) — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) announces release of the 2016 Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Processing Capacity Survey Summary.

The processing capacity survey is an estimate of aggregate processing capacity for the entire season and was sent to the 12 processors that purchased 99% of all sockeye salmon purchased in Bristol Bay during 2015. All 12 of these processors provided survey responses indicating their intended 2016 Bristol Bay sockeye salmon purchases.

Survey responses indicate the 2016 Bristol Bay total intended purchases of 35.5 million sockeye salmon is approximately 6.0 million fish (20%) higher than the forecast harvest of 29.5 million sockeye salmon. The survey estimated a maximum daily processing capacity of 2.6 million fish per day which could be sustained for approximately 17 days.

For additional information see the 2016 Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Processing Capacity Survey Summary found on the ADF&G website.