400 ORDERS AVAILABLE. Ships Week of May 8th.
This special run from Baker River, Washington is a true family fishing event, and is overseen locally by Tribal Fish & Game. The Native Fishing Families from tribes in the Upper Skagit Valley are on the river beaches or in their skiffs, waiting for their turn to fish the event. There are 2-4 people per skiff, and skiffs are known to include the whole family—from Elders to grandchildren. Ashore, a Tribe Member has a bullhorn and another has a stop watch. When they give the "go", each skiff has exactly 7 minutes to fish. The fish are caught via short net, gills are immediately cut, and placed into totes of slush ice to ensure the fish is kept cold and in perfect condition. These wild salmon have a high fat content, clean flavor, and beautiful coloring. And, it's one of the most sustainable fishing methods, with non-targeted species being released. We are thrilled to bring this local-to-the-Smokehouse event to our Fresh & Wild Summer of 2023.
About Wild King Salmon
Moist and mild, the largest wild salmon of all, Native Americans nicknamed it "tyee" meaning "chief” - a fitting tribute to the size, beauty and nobility of the King salmon. King is the largest and moistest of all wild salmon. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and full of flavor, the Fresh King Salmon is a true culinary experience, and we're proud to present it to you as part of our Fresh & Wild Summer.
What You can Expect from SeaBear
Your Fresh & Wild King salmon will be hand-filleted, and will be shipped fresh, never frozen. It should arrive to you cool to the touch, on gel ice packs. We provide free sea salt & cracked pepper with every order of this phenomenal salmon, along with cooking instructions, storage guidelines, and tips to make this a memorable meal. You will also receive information about the niche fishery that provided your fish.
***Please note, due to these fish being so fresh and tender, removing all bones is not possible, so fillets will likely contain bones.
***Any additional items ordered with a Fresh & Wild Event will ship on the same day as the event.