Sitka in Sitka Borough, Alaska — Northwest (North America)
Fisheries of S.E. Alaska
Longline
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 11, 2026
1. Fisheries of S.E. Alaska Marker
Longline fishermen have sustainably harvested halibut, rockfish and sablefish off Alaska's coast for more than 100 years. Every year, scientists and managers determine an acceptable level of harvest for each species, and limit the catch to ensure future abundance. Longliners catch fish on baited hooks that are attached to a groundline, anchored to the bottom, and left to "soak" for four to twelve hours. When the gear is hauled, each fish is cleaned, rinsed, and packed in ice or refrigerated sea water. Longliners deliver their catch to local seafood plants for further processing and distribution to quality conscious markets world-wide.
Target Species
Sablefish Rockfish Halibut
Erected by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alaska Longline Fishermens Association and the City & Borough of Sitka, Alaska.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 57° 3.063′ N, 135° 19.784′ W. Marker is in Sitka, Alaska, in Sitka Borough. It is on Lincoln Street east of Baranof Street, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Alaska, in Tlingit and Haida & Tsimshian Region. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Emmons House (within shouting distance of this marker); Finding Common Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Russian Mission Orphanage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St Peter's Episcopal Church and the See House (about 300 feet away); St. Peter's by the Sea Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); The Priest's House (about 400 feet away); Tlingits, Totems, and the Battle of Sitka (about 400 feet away); Russian Bishop's House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 11, 2026
2. Fisheries of S.E. Alaska Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
