Oregon Albacore Commission

Oregon Albacore Commission Wild Oregon Albacore caught for you to enjoy by independent, family fishermen all along the Oregon coast. Savor the loins, cans or pouches all year!

The Oregon Albacore Commission is an industry-funded state commodity commission engaging in communication, education, research and promotional programs that benefit the production, harvesting, handling, processing, marketing, and use of Oregon Albacore tuna. The fast, powerful Oregon Albacore are hand-caught, one at a time, and handled with care all through the process. The boats tow lures called

“jigs” from fishing lines attached to outriggers, that are extended on either side of the boat. Tuna is also caught on individual poles held by fishermen using bait. Once an albacore bites, the fisherman lands it by hand, removes the barbless hook, and transfers it to ice for the fresh market or to an on-board freezer. In both cases the fish is preserved in as fresh a state as possible. This type of fishing, sometimes called trolling, hook and line, or pole-caught, produces the very best quality, and eliminates inadvertent catch of other types of fish (called by-catch) such as sea turtles and dolphins. The fishing practices of the Oregon Albacore fleet are a source of pride. These high standards have been commended by international environmental groups, such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which certified the fishery as well-managed and sustainable. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch awarded Oregon Albacore with a “Best Choice” because of the abundant stocks and environmentally friendly fishing methods.

Safety training for Oregon’s commercial fishing fleet. Commercial fishermen are invited to join a free, F/V Drill Conduc...
09/03/2026

Safety training for Oregon’s commercial fishing fleet. Commercial fishermen are invited to join a free, F/V Drill Conductor & Fishing First Aid Safety Training (FFAST) in Newport, October 26 through 28, Astoria October 28-30, and Coos Bay November 3-5.

This hands on training is designed specifically for fishermen and the realities of working on the water. Participants will practice critical skills including cold water survival, man overboard recovery, firefighting, flooding and damage control, MAYDAY calls, liferafts, immersion suits, helicopter rescue, CPR, first aid, and responding to serious injuries onboard.

The Drill Conductor portion meets U.S. Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels. The FFAST portion includes a USCG approved HSI Basic First Aid/CPR/AED certification, along with fishing specific emergency scenarios and skills.

⏰ 8am-5pm
💲 FREE for commercial fishermen
🥪 Lunch and snacks provided

A safer fleet is a stronger fleet. We encourage Oregon albacore fishermen and other members of our commercial fishing community to take advantage of this opportunity to sharpen the skills that can make all the difference when an emergency happens at sea.

Training is provided by AMSEA with instructors Curtis Farrell and Amanda Gladics.

Registration is required. Visit AMSEA to reserve your spot or call (907) 747-3287. https://www.amsea.org/class-registration

It hasn’t been an easy albacore season, but there’s still a lot to celebrate about Oregon Albacore. 🐟A recent Lincoln Ch...
09/03/2026

It hasn’t been an easy albacore season, but there’s still a lot to celebrate about Oregon Albacore. 🐟A recent Lincoln Chronicle story takes a closer look at this year’s fishery, from challenging ocean conditions and higher operating costs to the incredible dedication of the fishermen who continue heading offshore to bring Oregon Albacore home. 💪

Full article: https://lincolnchronicle.org/popular-summer-albacore-fishing-season-is-slow-difficult-this-year/

And the bigger picture is worth remembering: Oregon-caught Albacore remains one of our state’s most valuable commercial fisheries. In 2025 alone, the fishery contributed an estimated $30.8 million in household income and $73.4 million in business activity through harvesting and processing.

It’s also a fishery we can feel good about supporting. Oregon Albacore is caught one fish at a time using hook and line methods, with no nets, and the fishery is sustainably managed and MSC certified.

Most encouraging of all is how much Oregonians continue to love their local tuna. Albacore remains one of the most sought after catches at Shop at the Dock, and OSU Extension says its albacore canning classes are its most popular food preservation classes.

A slower season makes every Oregon caught tuna that much more valuable. When you buy Oregon Albacore, whether directly from a fisherman, at your local seafood market, in a restaurant, or in a can, you’re supporting Oregon fishing families and coastal communities.

Thank you to the Lincoln Chronicle for sharing the story of this important Oregon fishery. 💙

📸: Albacore tuna for sale at Chelsea Rose Seafoods in Newport.

09/02/2026

If you’re not grilling Oregon Albacore this Labor Day weekend, you might be doing summer wrong. 😉🐟🔥

Albacore loins are made for the grill. Marinate them in your favorite salad dressing, BBQ sauce, or keep it simple with soy sauce. Then grill over high heat for about 2 minutes per side for a medium rare center that keeps the fish moist and tender.

And while the grill is hot, throw on a few fresh Oregon peaches! 🍑

Smoky, juicy peaches paired with grilled albacore is a pretty perfect way to celebrate two Oregon summertime favorites on one plate. 🐟

Need help finding seafood markets that sell Oregon Albacore? Check our website: oregonalbacore.org > Buy.

Now this is an Oregon Albacore sandwich. 🐟😍 in Eugene is putting smoked albacore belly front and center with this beaut...
09/01/2026

Now this is an Oregon Albacore sandwich. 🐟😍 in Eugene is putting smoked albacore belly front and center with this beautiful creation: smoked albacore belly salad on toasted squid ink bread with pickled Diva cucumbers, collard stem kimchi, provolone Swiss frico, and butterhead lettuce. 🌊

We love seeing Oregon Albacore show up on menus in creative, unexpected ways, especially when chefs make delicious use of cuts like the rich and flavorful belly.

If you’re in Eugene, add this one to your summer albacore list!

Albacore tuna entered Oregon fish markets in the 1930s when Oregon ports from Coos Bay to Astoria were home to large fis...
08/31/2026

Albacore tuna entered Oregon fish markets in the 1930s when Oregon ports from Coos Bay to Astoria were home to large fishing fleets, dozens of canneries and thousands of employees who processed the catch. 🐟

While Oregon’s large-scale canneries are long gone, albacore fishing techniques haven’t changed much at all.

“The fishermen use poles or lines with colorful jigs attached, and when the fish hits, the fishermen pull them in by hand. It’s that simple to catch fish that weigh 10-25 pounds. It’s a lot of handwork, too, and when you find the albacore schools, the fishermen are constantly pulling lines in by hand,” Steve Fick of Fishhawk Fisheries explained.

Read the full article from KGW8 Grant's Getaways: “All hail the king of tuna, Oregon's prized catch”

See the article: https://www.kgw.com/article/travel/destinations/grants-getaways/king-of-tuna-oregon-albacore-recipes/283-d6ddbfd1-eaf3-4586-9b94-807496ada605

Oregon caught albacore has earned a green “Best Choice” rating from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program when...
08/28/2026

Oregon caught albacore has earned a green “Best Choice” rating from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program when caught by trolling lines, the method used by Oregon’s hook and line fleet.

The North Pacific stock is healthy and that there is NO bycatch in the U.S. troll fishery.

It’s also a nutritional powerhouse. A 3.5 ounce serving, about half of the USDA’s recommended weekly seafood intake, provides:

🐟 26 grams of protein
💙 400 mg of heart healthy omega 3s, DHA + EPA
✨ 70% Daily Value of selenium
✨ 30% Daily Value of vitamin B12
✨ 26% Daily Value of iron

Learn more about how to source Oregon-caught Albacore tun on our website: oregonalbacore.org > Buy

📷: 1. F/V Fantasy selling tuna in Port Orford. 2. Canned Oregon-caught Albacore at Chuck’s Seafood in Charleston.

Thank you for visiting us at the Oregon Coast Aquarium for Tuna Fishery Day! We were thrilled to try some tuna-centric m...
08/26/2026

Thank you for visiting us at the Oregon Coast Aquarium for Tuna Fishery Day! We were thrilled to try some tuna-centric menu specials. 🐟 Huge thanks to the Oregon Coast Aquarium for putting on this educational event.

🐟 A few spots are still available! Join us September 18 for Home Canned Albacore Tuna: From the Dock to the Jar, a hands...
08/26/2026

🐟 A few spots are still available! Join us September 18 for Home Canned Albacore Tuna: From the Dock to the Jar, a hands-on workshop with OSU Master Food Preserver Trainers and Oregon Sea Grant.

📅 September 18, 10am-2:30pm
📍 Tillamook + Port of Garibaldi
🎟️ $30

Learn how to safely pressure can fresh Oregon Albacore, how to cut and pack into jars and leave with a can of tuna to take home, then head to Garibaldi for a guided tour of the commercial docks.

Registration note: OSU’s Idealogic registration system requires a few security steps, including creating a login or signing in with Google or Microsoft. This is an OSU security measure designed to keep your information safe.

🐟 Register: https://beav.es/TunaCanningTour

🐟 Many seafood markets and fishermen along the Oregon coast take pre-orders for Albacore this time of year. It’s one of ...
08/25/2026

🐟 Many seafood markets and fishermen along the Oregon coast take pre-orders for Albacore this time of year. It’s one of the best ways to get your tuna as fresh as possible, often right when it’s offloaded from the fishing vessel.

For example, Sea-Bre’s in Toledo is currently taking preorders for its next load, expected August 28th. But they’re just one of many options for buying Oregon-caught Albacore this season.

Want to find Albacore near you? Visit oregonalbacore.org and click “Buy” to explore fishermen, seafood markets, and other purchasing options along the Oregon coast.

📷: Sea-Bre’s

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