Welcome to Kodiak!
- Bruce Schactler
- Ring nets
- Partner since 2020
- Kodiak, Alaska
Welcome to Kodiak, the largest island in Alaska—known as the Emerald Isle for its lush, mountainous wilderness. Here, among wild salmon and iconic brown bears, beats the heart of the salmon fishery. Hundreds of salmon fishers work the waters around this island. It’s also home to our ambassador, Bruce Schactler.
From late June to mid-August, wild salmon return in mass from the ocean to the rivers of Alaska to spawn. The state of Alaska determines daily how many salmon can be caught to ensure the populations remain healthy – a unique and sustainable approach.
Welcome to Kodiak, the largest island in Alaska—known as the Emerald Isle for its lush, mountainous wilderness. Here, among wild salmon and iconic brown bears, beats the heart of the salmon fishery. Hundreds of salmon fishers work the waters around this island. It’s also home to our ambassador, Bruce Schactler.
Originally from Yakima, Washington, Bruce has always been drawn to the outdoors. For him, fishing is about more than just the catch – it’s the connection with nature that makes it so special. He caught his first fish with his father: "Now, my crew and I proudly fish for the finest pink salmon."
All of Fish Tales' wild salmon is caught in the northeastern part of the Pacific Ocean (FAO 67). This canned variety is specifically caught near Kodiak Island, Alaska.
No, in the Fish Tales canned salmon, you won’t find any skin or bones. This way, you can fully enjoy the pure flavor of this wild-caught salmon. Although the bones are carefully removed, there may, in very rare cases, be the occasional bone in the can.
