Fishing Business Publications & Videos

These guides have information that will assist you whether you're just getting started in the fishing business or you've been commercial fishing for years. Alaska Sea Grant and the Marine Advisory Program have helped fishermen and coastal communities become more successful in marine business for many years.

You can get detailed information about commercial fisheries economics, marketing, and management from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Publications are listed by category (online, book, video/CD, etc.), and within categories by date of publication, with most recent items listed first.

How to order our publications.

Contents

Note: Some items are listed in more than one catalog. Most items are labeled with one of these tags:

[B] = Book/Booklet   [BR] = Brochure   [C] = Curriculum Guide
[J] = Journal Article Reprint   [P] = Poster   [T] = Thesis
[V] = Video   [B] = Online only

  1. [O]Charter Log
    Newsletter for sport fishing guides and charterboat operators. Online only.
  2. [O]Boatkeeper
    Articles on vessel outfitting, operation, and maintenance. Online only.
  3. [O]Charter Boat Operator's Guide
    How to run a charter boat business in Alaska. Online only.
  4. [O]Defining Fisheries: A User's Glossary
    A glossary of technical terms used in fisheries management. Online only.
  5. [B]The Business of Fishing: Managing Finances
    Publication on bookkeeping and accounting for fishermen. 12 pp.
  6. [B]Developing Cooperatives for the Alaska Seafood Industry
    How to form a seafood cooperative to improve your business edge. 45 pp.
  7. [B]Fishermen's Direct Marketing Manual, 4th edition
    Manual on how fishermen can direct-market their seafood catch. 96 pp.
  8. [B]How to Make a Directed Transfer of Your Fishing Business
    Booklet on transferring a fishing business to family or others. 48 pp.
  9. [B]Business Resource Guide for Alaska Fishermen
    Contact information useful to Alaska seafood businesses. 56 pp.
  10. [B]Tips for Direct Marketers: The Onboard DEC Inspection
    Show the inspector that your small-boat processor is squeaky clean. 6 pp.
  11. [B]Russian Far East Fisheries
    Russian Far East fisheries—products, management, and gear. 24 pp.
  12. [B]Finding a Seasonal Job on Alaska's Waters
    Pamphlet on finding a seasonal job on Alaska's waters. 8 pp.
  13. [B]Charting New Courses for Alaska Salmon Fisheries: The Legal Waters
    Attorneys describe legality of salmon fishery restructuring. 12 pp.
  14. [B]Buying Insurance for Your Charterboat
    Article on optimum insurance coverage for charterboats. 6 pp.
  15. [B]Who Has the Legal Right to Fish? Constitutional and Common Law in Alaska Fisheries Management
    Tells why government and tribes have authority for fish management and taking. 28 pp.
  16. [B]Alaska Seafood Industry Survey Results, 1995–96
    Survey results of Alaska fishermen and processors (3 booklets).
  17. [B]Fishing Vessel Insurance—How Much Is Enough?
    Has key information for boat operators about marine insurance policies. 8 pp.
  18. [B]Understanding Salmon Markets
    Learn what a market is, and how to project market prices. 12 pp.
  19. [B]Trading Up, Saving Taxes
    How to defer capital gains taxes on the sale of a boat or permit. 4 pp.
  20. [B]Fisheries Management for Fishermen: A Manual for Helping Fishermen Understand the Federal Management Process
    Explains regulatory process, and biological basis for regulation. 56 pp.
  21. [B]Borrowing: A Guide for Alaska Commercial Fishermen
    How to get a loan for a commercial fishing business in Alaska. 72 pp.
  22. [B]U.S. Salmon Markets: A Survey of Seafood Wholesalers
    Effects of farmed salmon on salmon markets. 30 pp.
  23. [B]Self-Insurance Programs for the Commercial Fishing Industry
    Guide to self-insuring a fishing vessel. 34 pp.
  24. [B]Save Money on Boat Fuel
    Guidelines to lower fuel costs for your boat, brochure.
  25. [B]Tips to Reduce Fuel Costs for Your Boat
    How to reduce fuel costs for your boat, 11x17-inch poster.
  26. Financial Statements and Business Calculations for Commercial Fishermen, & Alaska Fish Business Plan (data CD)
    Spreadsheets customized for your fishing business.
  27. [V]Fishing Vessel Stability: Operational Practices
    Video on small fishing vessel stability. 20 min.
  28. [V]Sharing the Sea: Alaska's CDQ Program
    Alaska coastal villagers participate in lucrative fisheries. 58 min.

How to order from Alaska Sea Grant

To order any products you find in our catalogs:

Quantity discount rates are available for books but do not apply to videos. Please ask us for details. For further information contact our ordering department.

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