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Article: Home port where we live: King Cove, Alaska.(Brief Article)
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- National Fisherman
- Article date:
- July 1, 2004
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THE TOWN
Population: 900 year-round; 1,600 when summer salmon season is in full swing. Estimated number of boats: The total number of fishing boats in King Cove Harbor and the RBN (Robert "Babe" Newman Harbor), which opened for business in October 2000, is 65.
TOP FIVE LANDINGS IN 2003
Salmon--According to Alaska Department of Fish and Game numbers for the South Peninsula harvest area, 28 million pounds worth $4.7 million
Halibut--1.9 million pounds worth $5 million
Blackcod--770,000 pounds worth $3 million
Crab--Data is confidential (one processor handles all volumes)