The Valdez Halibut Derby record, set in 2017, stands at 374 pounds. For comparison, the all-tackle world record for Pacific halibut stands at 459 pounds. That behemoth was caught out of Dutch Harbor, ...

The fish measured 6-plus feet and dwarfed all catches made during the June 6-15 competition, which was part of the ongoing Valdez Halibut Derby, which boasts a $10,000 top prize.

Fishing derbies are like the lottery in that you can’t win unless you enter. Lorna Illingworth, for example, caught a 158-pound halibut last weekend while fishing during the “Halibut Hullabaloo” out ...

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Some of us are lucky enough to have jobs that provide benefits, such as healthcare. But for commercial fishermen, there is no human resources office at sea.

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Anglers compete in the Valdez Halibut Derby, with a 140-pound catch leading so far. Upcoming events include the Kids Pink ...

If you’ve been hesitant to order seafood online because you’re worried about freshness, don’t be. Specialty purveyors have seafood delivery down to an actual science (often involving dry ice) to get ...

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A woman from Fairbanks, Alaska, has taken the lead in the annual Valdez Halibut Derby with a catch last Friday that tipped ...