Alaska Longline Fishermen's Forum

10/28/2021

Fall Fisherman's EXPO is almost here! It is being held virtually on November 8th and 9th. We have a great lineup of presentations and raffle prizes from several great sponsors.
Click here to register through Zoom: https://bit.ly/3pFUKoT
Free lunch is being provided by Beak Restaurant for Sitka participants on 11/9. Please email Natalie at [email protected] for free lunch sign-up.
We hope to see you there!

Fall Fisherman's EXPO is almost here! It is being held virtually on November 8th and 9th. We have a great lineup of presentations and raffle prizes from several great sponsors.

Click here to register through Zoom: https://bit.ly/3pFUKoT

Free lunch is being provided by Beak Restaurant for Sitka participants on 11/9. Please email Natalie at [email protected] for free lunch sign-up.

We hope to see you there!

10/11/2021

ALFA's Fall Fishermen EXPO

November 8th and 9th

Please join us for an informative, virtual, FREE event. Commercial and subsistence fishermen of all gear types will have the opportunity to attend free and interactive classes to learn about fuel efficiency, ocean acidification and climate change effects on fish stocks, updates on current fisheries policy, pot gear regulations and new innovative gear, body ergonomics, and MORE!

Click link below to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldeqoqz0iH90BITXRBO4V3Xu2SXVKes-C

02/18/2021

Join us for a fun and informative virtual event! FREE workshops and trainings for New and Experienced fishermen. We will have a wide variety of presenters who will be joining us virtually to discuss and share their knowledge on a range of topics important to YOU. A preview of some our presentation t...

01/19/2021

ALFA's Crew Training Program Application now open for the 2021 season.
See more information on this program below.

ALFA's Crew Training Program now taking applications for 2021 Season

ALFA's Crew Training Program, started in 2015, and aims to: 1) provide young people with an interest in pursuing a career in commercial fishing an opportunity to gain experience; and, 2) give young people the opportunity to better understand commercial fishing, the lifestyle it provides, and its important role in supporting coastal communities. All while providing a safe, well-guided, entry level experience.

The Crew Training Program helps skippers select, prepare and safely introduce greenhorn, beginner crew to commercial fishing, while also providing resources to young people to ensure they are ready for their first professional fishing experience.

Check out our website for more information on the program: https://www.alfafish.org/crewtraining

If interested, click on the following link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXO2gC1v3eJzDfmF8vkhT3Y-eEcPVqSTaJtP9yehW5FMc_Tw/viewform

Skippers interested in hosting an apprentice can contact ALFA at [email protected]

10/21/2020

in 2019, ALFA did a survey of longline fishermen regarding gear conflicts on the grounds. Of the 19 responses, the majority were in the 50-59' vessel size and from SE. The most common complaint was about pot vessels only marking one side of their gear. What are your thoughts on this? Have you had problems with entanglement from gear left on the grounds or radio silence when asking if there is gear in the area? How do we work together to improve these issues?

10/09/2020

Who is fishing slinky pots? What are the biggest challenges you're facing?

Blackcod fishing with Codcoils off the Coast of Alaska. For more info and to purchase your own pots click on the link below! https://www.longlinepots.com/ Lo...

10/08/2020

How are you catching your fish? Stuck gear? Slinky pots? What are the challenges you are facing when these two types are fishing around eachother?