Albacore Tuna Fishery Newsletter 2022

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Originator: Watson, Jessica and Lindsey Noordman

Publish Date: 2022

Online Link: None

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Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Jessica Watson

Job Position: Marine Resources Policy Project Leader

Telephone: 541-867-4741

E-Mail Address: jessica.l.watson@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: After the slow start of the 2021 season, 2022 saw consistent high catches. August was again the highest producing month at 2.88 million pounds, but September came in right behind at 2.38 million pounds and if not for saturated markets may have rivaled August for the top volume month of the season. Newport had the highest albacore landings of any Oregon port in 2022, with 61% of the total weight. Charleston landed 20% of the total weight, followed by Garibaldi (10%). The average size of all albacore landings in 2022 was 9,017 pounds, a 42% increase. This indicates that either larger vessels participated in the fishery this season, or participating vessels returned to port with more volume in their fish holds than previous years. Overall, vessels of all sizes were able to make trips.

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Time Period of Content: 2022

Geographic Extent: Oregon Coast

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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