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This fishing season may not have broken any run records, but fishermen are reaping huge financial rewards thanks to sky-high prices—sockeye at $3.25 a pound and chum at $1.65—some of the best in decades. Despite average or even below-average fish numbers, the market’s strength is turning a modest harvest into a major payday, letting crews finally upgrade gear and feel like their hard work is finally being fairly compensated. Biologists note escapement goals were met, and while pink and chum harvests lagged behind averages, the high prices are making this one of the most profitable seasons in years. With coho and wild chum runs still ongoing, the final tally could be even more impressive—but for now, the fishing community is celebrating an unexpected windfall.

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