09/03/2026
A wet weekend is a great weekend to get your canning done!
It hasn’t been an easy albacore season, but there’s still a lot to celebrate about Oregon Albacore. 🐟A recent Lincoln Chronicle story takes a closer look at this year’s fishery, from challenging ocean conditions and higher operating costs to the incredible dedication of the fishermen who continue heading offshore to bring Oregon Albacore home. 💪
Full article: https://lincolnchronicle.org/popular-summer-albacore-fishing-season-is-slow-difficult-this-year/
And the bigger picture is worth remembering: Oregon-caught Albacore remains one of our state’s most valuable commercial fisheries. In 2025 alone, the fishery contributed an estimated $30.8 million in household income and $73.4 million in business activity through harvesting and processing.
It’s also a fishery we can feel good about supporting. Oregon Albacore is caught one fish at a time using hook and line methods, with no nets, and the fishery is sustainably managed and MSC certified.
Most encouraging of all is how much Oregonians continue to love their local tuna. Albacore remains one of the most sought after catches at Shop at the Dock, and OSU Extension says its albacore canning classes are its most popular food preservation classes.
A slower season makes every Oregon caught tuna that much more valuable. When you buy Oregon Albacore, whether directly from a fisherman, at your local seafood market, in a restaurant, or in a can, you’re supporting Oregon fishing families and coastal communities.
Thank you to the Lincoln Chronicle for sharing the story of this important Oregon fishery. 💙
📸: Albacore tuna for sale at Chelsea Rose Seafoods in Newport.
