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Author Archives: Fred Cooper
Fishing for Chinook Salmon near Juneau
It’s early April and the king salmon, or chinook, are beginning to be caught near Juneau in Auke Bay, Fritz Cove and False Outer Point. In District 11, from April 4 through June 30, 2015, the king salmon bag and … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Fishing, Uncategorized
Tagged chinook salmon, Juneau terminal area, King salmon, slamon fishing
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Pacific Halibut 2015 Regulations for SE Alaska
Due to a February trip to Nicaragua for some tarpon and bass fishing, my annual synopsis of the annual meeting of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) and halibut fishing regulations got delayed. It had been two years since my … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Fishing
Tagged Charter Fishing, halibut, Halibut Fishing, Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg
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Photo of the Week – Summer Afternoon in Taku Harbor
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Photo of the Week, Places, Travel Hints, Uncategorized
Tagged Taku Harbor
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Happy Holidays 2014
Happy holidays from the crew of the Nordic Quest. May 2015 have a bright beginning for you and come and enjoy Alaska.
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Visiting Pack Creek Bear Viewing Site
Not far from Juneau, about 25 miles as the crow flies that is, there is one of the top bear viewing sites in Southeast Alaska. It is located on the eastern shore of Admiralty Island, often called the “Fortress of … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Harbor Notes, Travel Hints, Wildlife
Tagged Admiralty, bear, grizzly, Juneau, Pack Creek, wildlife
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Alaskan Salmon Salad Grilled Sandwiches
Some years ago my wife and I made a vacation trip to Maine with the purpose of sea kayaking and, without question, enjoying fresh Maine lobster. One of the specialties new to me were lobster rolls. We had them every … Continue reading
Zarembo Island and its Anchorages
Often time northbound cruising vessels choose not to navigate Wrangell Narrows into Petersburg except during daylight hours. This is a wise choice as there are 62 channel markers and the navigation lights at night can look like a Christmas tree covered … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Anchorages, Cruising, Harbor Notes
Tagged anchorage, Deep Bay, Roosevelt Harbor, St. John Harbor, Zarembo Island
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The Brothers
Just about everyone passes through the area where Stephen’s Passage and Frederick Sound meet. Cruise ships transit this area going to and from Juneau and Skagway. The Alaska Marine Highway ferries plow these waters almost daily. It is also on … Continue reading
An Alaskan Cioppino
Here is a delicious one-pot meal to serve on a windy and rainy day or any other time you don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking but relish the praise from those you have fed. Many cioppino recipes … Continue reading
2014 SE Alaska Halibut Season
The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) concluded their meetings today with recommendations to the governments of Canada and the United States for the combined catch limits for 2014 season which was also approved as March 8 – November 7, 2014. … Continue reading
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