09/29/2026
Kissing this reefnet season goodbye… 👋🏼🐟
Another season of wild salmon, early mornings, full nets, and a whole lot of gratitude for the people and place that make it possible.
Reefnet fishing is a centuries-old, low-impact fishing method unique to the waters around the San Juan Islands. Fishermen use carefully positioned nets to selectively harvest salmon as they make their way through the islands, bringing in wild fish while leaving the rest of the run to continue on.
It’s a tradition rooted in place, people, and a deep respect for the resource.