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The Iron Gate Dam on the Klamath River is one of several expected to be removed in 2024. Credit: Thomas Dunklin/NOAA.

Federal approvals clear way for Klamath River dam removals

The Uyak, a 68-foot crabber, shrimper and salmon tender was designed and built by Fred Wahl Marine Construction and was scheduled to be delivered in January. Fred Wahl Marine Construction photo.

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New vessels for crab and salmon from Oregon shipyard

Michael Crowley

The top 10 National Fisherman stories of 2022

NF Staff

A Bering Sea crew hauls opilio pots. ASMI/Chris Miller photo

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Disaster aid for Alaska crab, salmon fisheries in spending bill

Cliff White

Alaska pollock. NMFS photo.

North Pacific council hears renewed demands on bycatch

Charlie Ess

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Alaska board sets new Bristol Bay net rules

Charlie Ess

Sockeye salmon. NOAA photo.

Bristol Bay forecast indicates solid run with majority big fish

Brian Hagenbuch

Fishing one of the most challenging environments in Washington, Leeroy Courville shares the waters with tugs and barges that maneuver around his 32-foot boat while he works. Paul Molyneaux photo.

Fishing Washington's urban wilderness

Paul Molyneaux