Fish Camp

First Time Commercial Fishing in AK

We had flown from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington first, then I arrived at the Ted Steven’s Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska with my dad. The next flight is delayed for an hour, but...

Spotlight on Sarah O'Neill, Crew Boss

I've been fishing at Egegik my whole life! As Crew Boss, I hire new crew as needed. Read on to learn more about my exciting life at camp!

2023 Season Wrap-Up

After an intense, successful and fulfilling season, Tony gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at what came next, and what's new for next year.

House on set net site with our stacked up rafts and Popsie flag flowing in the air

Testimonial from Former Salmon Biologist

Read a customer testimonial from a former Sockeye salmon biologist once employed by the ADF&G near where we catch our fish. Rich Patterson tells the lifecycle story of our salmon and give insight of why The Popsie Fish...

Fishers at camp preparing to trek up river to collect drinkable water from a natural spring

How We Get Water at Fish Camp

Our fish camp is off the grid, so how do we get drinkable water? Read Chris's explanation of what we call a "water trip".

Commercial Fishing Knots 101

Knots are incredibly important to commercial fishing. They’re important to setting and pulling out to our nets, catching our fish, and intense high-stress emergencies. Knots will actually save your life and the life of everyone...

family member, little Owen, kissing a salmon we caught on our raft

A Kid's Experience Commercial Salmon Fishing

Follow Owen's journey of growing up at our family fish camp. Owen has been coming out to Egegik since he was 3 years old!

women loading up truck with lots of food and beverages for a few weeks at fish camp

Planning for Fish Camp

There are no roads to our Fish camp in Bristol Bay. No town. No stores. Just clusters of cabins and outbuildings nestled in the dunes and atop bluffs along a six mile stretch of desolate...

sockeye salmon, halibut, cod, and black cod frozen and ready for for shipments.

Opening Popsie E-commerce - 2021

Want to know how our online life started? Read here to learn about Tony and Gwen winding down in Egegik, Alaska for a relaxing September before the big launch!

The Popsie Cucumber Fish Tradition

Ever bitten the head off of a fish? We sure have! Read about our unusual family tradition.

Fishing with the Family

The first time I traveled to Bristol Bay to commercial salmon fish, I was fifteen years old. I was fifteen and TERRIFIED of fish. That’s right: I am a commercial salmon fisher and have an...

woman in bristol bay, Alaska with a huge dip net and a salmon inside the net

International (Fisher)Women's Day

What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day was created as a focal point in the women's right movement and was officially adopted by the United Nations in 1977 where we have been celebrating it...

How it All Started

I, Tony Neal, first came to Alaska in 1963, summer job, and after graduating, Army, and working overseas I moved to Homer in 1969. Of course, those days were outdoors Heaven. I had a good...

How to Forecast the Tides

When you’re a commercial salmon fisherman time suddenly seems irrelevant. The days and weeks blend together as one. You go from “go-go-go” between 9am-5pm in your normal life to your entire days being dependent upon...

how we smoke wild-caught sockeye salmon at our fish camp in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

How We Smoke Salmon At Fish Camp

While the smoked salmon we sell on our website is fabulous, we still want yummy smoked fish at our fish camp! Since we can't ship our own to us, we make it from scratch. Read...

Owner Tony and family celebrate 4th of July on Setnet Site in Bristol Bay, Alaska

Fourth of July Celebrations

Down in the lower 48, the Fourth of July is well known for getting together with family to barbeque, set off fireworks and celebrate our country’s independence. And up in Egegik, it isn’t much different....

Living Away From Comforts of Home

There is something special about Bristol Bay that has lured fishers to return for many seasons… indoor plumbing is not one of them. Read about the design of our fish camp and what makes it a...

ADF&G Regulations

Alaska's fisheries are among the best-managed, most sustainable fisheries in the world. Each fishing area in the state, and every run of salmon, herring, cod, and crab throughout the year, is strictly regulated by the...

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Fish Camp

First Time Commercial Fishing in AK

Spotlight on Sarah O'Neill, Crew Boss

2023 Season Wrap-Up

Testimonial from Former Salmon Biologist

How We Get Water at Fish Camp

Commercial Fishing Knots 101

A Kid's Experience Commercial Salmon Fishing

Planning for Fish Camp

Opening Popsie E-commerce - 2021

The Popsie Cucumber Fish Tradition

Fishing with the Family

International (Fisher)Women's Day

How it All Started

How to Forecast the Tides

How We Smoke Salmon At Fish Camp

Fourth of July Celebrations

Living Away From Comforts of Home

ADF&G Regulations

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Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Alder Grilling Planks: 5x11" (set of 2)

Fish Camp

First Time Commercial Fishing in AK

Spotlight on Sarah O'Neill, Crew Boss

2023 Season Wrap-Up

Testimonial from Former Salmon Biologist

How We Get Water at Fish Camp

Commercial Fishing Knots 101

A Kid's Experience Commercial Salmon Fishing

Planning for Fish Camp

Opening Popsie E-commerce - 2021

The Popsie Cucumber Fish Tradition

Fishing with the Family

International (Fisher)Women's Day

How it All Started

How to Forecast the Tides

How We Smoke Salmon At Fish Camp

Fourth of July Celebrations

Living Away From Comforts of Home

ADF&G Regulations

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