Lloyd Fanter of Eagle River took the lead in the Valdez Halibut Derby when he reeled in a 264.8-pound halibut Aug. 13. Fanter stands to win the $10,000 cash prize in the Valdez Halibut Derby if his ...

Coho (silver) salmon is more tender and lower in fat than other Pacific varieties, and it features a mild flavor. This adaptable and budget-friendly fish is the ideal introduction to wild-caught ...

After walking away from a twenty-year guiding career in Alaska to write full-time, I’m getting the chance to return for one more week on the water. This is the 6th installment of a ten-part series ...

VALDEZ — When asked what he was thinking when he saw his 364.8-pound halibut come out of the water, Lloyd Fanter responded, “I was absolutely amazed at how big the lips were. It was a big fish.” ...

Today was silver salmon day, and everyone around the lodge was excited. Guide Luke Valentino and I were assigned to take a family of five up the Kamishak to see if the silvers, also known as coho, ...