• Aerial view of Solomon Gulch Hatchery Site.

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  • F/V Alaskan Spirit rolling a bag of salmon in Valdez Arm.

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  • Incubator loading of Pink Salmon eggs

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  • Offshore net pens in Port Valdez

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  • VFDA employees sort salmon for egg take.

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  • Fishing vessels setting in Valdez Arm.

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  • Solomon Gulch Hatchery attracts visitors of all kinds.

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  • Outdoor raceways at Solomon Gulch Hatchery

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Hatchery

Valdez Fisheries was organized in 1978 by a group of Valdez residents representing a cross-section of the Valdez community. The desire to raise more … Read More »

Solomon Gulch Hatchery

Solomon Gulch Hatchery

VFDA built the Solomon Gulch Hatchery (SGH) in 1981, and released its first pink salmon fry in 1982. It has operated consistently since then. The … Read More »

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Contact information for the Administrative Offices, Solomon Falls, Cold Storage and Hatchery Site. VFDA Administrative Office 1815 Mineral Creek … Read More »