Common Questions

We use gillnet harvesting, a time-honored method used by Bristol Bay’s commercial fleet. Each fish is brought aboard quickly, handled carefully, and chilled immediately to preserve peak freshness.

All salmon is harvested by Captain Chris Braun and his hand selected crew on his vessel, the F/V Outlier. Chris personally oversees every step from setting the net to selecting, chilling, and delivering each fillet.

Every fish is chilled, filleted, and flash-frozen shortly after harvest. This locks in texture and flavor at its absolute peak - often fresher than “fresh” salmon that travels for days.

100% wild. No farms, no pens, no artificial feed.
Just ocean-fed, natural sockeye from pristine Alaska waters.

The salmon comes as boneless fillets, vacuum-packed and flash-frozen in 12–24 oz portions.
This size is perfect for grilling, sautéing, smoking, or weeknight dinners.

Properly stored at home, your fillets will maintain top quality for up to a year thanks to vacuum sealing and rapid freezing at harvest.

Not this year — we are offering salmon fillets only for the 2025 season.

Yes. We offer insulated, frozen shipping within the U.S.
Shipping costs vary based on your location and order size.

Yes, orders 25 lb+ receive a discount per pound.

Great question! While we’re putting together a full list of Captain Chris’s favorite recipes, you can use any of your go-to salmon methods - our fillets cook beautifully on the grill, smoker, cedar planks, etc. Your favorite recipe will be even better with our fresh salmon fillets!

Place them in the refrigerator overnight or in a bowl of cold water for 20–30 minutes.
Never thaw in warm water or the microwave (it affects texture).

Yes. Bristol Bay is considered one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world. Strict regulations protect salmon health, habitat, and long-term abundance.

Orders are placed by the pound, but all fillets fall between 12–24 oz so you get a good mix of meal-sized portions.