SEATTLE — The first shipment of Alaska’s Copper River salmon arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Tuesday morning, marking the start of the season for the popular fish.
Tuesday’s shipment was the first of many this year. Three to four of these flights will touch down daily at SEA through the season, according to Adam Drouhard, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of cargo.
More than 17,000 pounds of the salmon was flown into Seattle for the annual spring tradition.
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Prices for the fish are up 10% since last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
KIRO 7 checked prices for the Copper River salmon with the Seattle Fish Company, where it costs $34.99 a pound. Getting it delivered to your home would cost an extra $65.
At Pike Place Fish Market, a 10-pound whole Copper River king salmon costs about $900.
According to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, this year’s commercial Copper River salmon harvests are projected to reach 716,000 fish.
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