Coast to Coast Salmon

08/23/2026

It’s been a week and a half home and we’re movin and shakin from market to market! Between running Coast to Coast Salmon, commercial fishing and home projects we feel like we are in a constant state of readying ourselves…which calls for our first Alaska Flashback!

Before we hit the tides for our season opener there is SO much to do to get us water ready… we hustle hard in the two weeks we arrive before the season opener to set everything up into working shape. Here’s a glimpse into readying for the season!

We open up camp, setup our temporary shop space, start up the trucks, do oil changes, boat clean-outs, setup boat hydraulics and fishing gear, start up the ice making machine, prep boxes and materials for shipping fresh fish, weld and fix any broken bits from seasons past including trailers, outboards, motors, engines and net-mending…net-mending…and more net-mending!

The list goes on (and on and on doesn’t it!). But little by a lot we chip away at it and get it done! Plus the tasks keep us busy when the nervous excitement hits before fishing or markets start. 😊

08/08/2026

And that’s a wrap on the 2026 fishing season! The days were long but the bay was so good to us, and all we have is gratitude.

Severely underestimated the time we’d have to share stories on social in between fishing shifts…when all you have is 4 hours to eat and sleep YOU TAKE IT!

We’re back in Maine at the Camden, Maine Farmers Market and Rockland Farmers Market this week! Stay tuned for some Alaska Flashbacks through the rest of the summer. For now - some highlights!

06/23/2026

☀️ Happy Solstice from Bristol Bay, AK ☀️

We’re a day late…but time is an illusion, especially under the midnight sun! Where days are long, the grass grows tall, and the salmon return…along with the mosquitos..any tips for rejoicing mosquitos return as much as we do sun and salmon? Anyone?…. there’s gotta be a reason. First pic is how Goose feels about it.. 🦟

We know it’s all a beautiful balance and we’re grateful to be a part of it.

Grateful for the light 🌞
Grateful for fish 🐟
Grateful to fish on the traditional homeland of the indigenous Yup’ik people, of southwest Alaska, who have observed and lived the cycles of salmon return, harvest, stewardship and community for millennia.

Tis the season to celebrate the sun, the salmon and the deeper cycles that connect us to this earth, to ourselves and one another.
🌞 🌎 🐟 🌱

05/29/2026

Did you know that Wild Sockeye is a natural superfood that supports whole body health?

Regularly incorporating salmon into your diet
♥️ improves the health of your heart and decreases your risk of of heart disease
🧠 boosts cognitive function and
🧘🏽‍♀️ mental wellbeing
🦴 improves the strength of your bones, immunity and muscle repair 💪🏻
👀 improves eye and skin health
🦠 diversifies beneficial gut bacteria
🧬 provides complete protein, essential vitamins and minerals for whole body health

Visit coasttocoastsalmon.com to learn more about the nutritional highlights of wild sockeye and why it is an excellent choice for anyone interested in wellness through improved diet, including pregnant and breastfeeding mothers!

05/15/2026

05/06/2026

Have you tried honey glazing your salmon? 🍯🤤 It’s a sweet and savory delicious dish that’s easy to make and a definite crowd pleaser. And luckily we have many local honey makers to make this match happen.

🍯 Bud Bailey Honey brings local raw honey to

🍯 brings the honey and the heat with their Bee-stinger variety - infused with organic chipotle peppers and mixed organic chili flakes. Packs a light punch for an amazing flavor paired with our sockeye!

Come see us at the market!

Recipe courtesy of 🎣🩵

04/21/2026

Get to know your fishermen! John is the best half of Coast to Coast Salmon and heading into his 8th season fishing in Bristol Bay.

John is our original connection to Alaska - he forged the path! He started out fishing at a young age off the coast of his hometown in Lincolnville, Maine, and as the state of Maine fisheries changed, he looked to Alaska’s thriving and sustainable sockeye fishery for a way to keep earning a living while working on the water. In Alaska, John found a crew with unmatchable camaraderie and experience, a local community that looks out for one another, and ultimately a way of life that keeps him coming back year after year.

John is more than a fisherman on our crew - he’s our mechanic, welder, electrician, builder… and all-around “John of all trades”. When something malfunctions in our short season, it can make or break things. Fortunately, John is a wizard… he always finds a way to get things back into working shape to keep operations running when it matters most.

It takes a certain kind of person to head across country and build a life like this. That’s John. He’s pushed beyond the bounds of a more traditional path to find meaning in places like Bristol Bay - and through Coast to Coast Salmon, he brings that experience full circle to share with his hometown communities.

04/17/2026

Two sides of the same story. This is the quiet beauty of wild nourishment. ✨ 🎣

04/16/2026

Get to know your fishermen! Hi, I’m Courtney—I'm one half of Coast to Coast Salmon and I’m heading into my third season fishing in Bristol Bay!

Fishing in Bristol Bay has profoundly reshaped the way I think about food. Growing up in an urban area, I always wondered where the protein behind the packaging came from—now I have a direct connection to one of the last great wild harvestable protein systems on earth.

Fishing is rugged, but for a season, the noise of the world falls away. Life follows the tides, the winds, and the salmon, grounding me in the simple and essential rhythms of nature. Out on the bay, we build a direct relationship with the fish—and what makes Bristol Bay so special is how intentional it is. We all work together out there - the fishermen, scientists, and industry have a shared commitment to protecting the salmon as a renewable resource to ensure healthy ecosystems and strong runs for generations to come.

Being part of this fishery has me celebrating wild abundance while holding a real respect for the responsibility that comes with it. It’s shown me what’s possible when we remember we are part of nature—not separate from it—and begin to see ourselves within the same cycles that bring food to our tables. Coast to Coast Salmon brings me great joy in connecting Maine to this incredible fish and fishery, with the chance to eat in greater harmony with nature's wild resources.

04/09/2026

Rollers are a set-net fisherman’s best friend! They scooch our boat from side-to-side under the net so we can pick fish at a fast pace, helping preserve quality. Rollers also help sustain our bodies by taking on some of the heavy lifting. Well kept gear makes for a safe, efficient and productive day on the water.