The commercial fishing fleet is gearing up for another season of production, as we have been doing in Haines for more than 100 years.
According to Haines Economic Development Corporation’s new Economic Baseline Report, 103 Haines Borough residents own 86 commercial fishing vessels and 160 limited entry permits. Each of these small businesses represents significant investment, income and employment. About 100 residents fish as crew members each year, and there are more than 300 seafood…