The Frostad Fisheries Story
Hello, and welcome to Salmon With a Story. My name is Sarah and I am a 3rd generation Frostad fisherman. My family has been commercially harvesting wild Alaskan salmon on Salamatof Beach since the early 1900s. There have been many changes to our fishery over the last century but the commitment and love for what we do always has, and always will remain the same. We invite you to view our picture galleries below for a look into the
story that brings our catch to dinner tables around the world.
The Story Begins
My grandfather Ole Frostad was a Norwegian immigrant who started fishing the beaches of Kenai in 1924. He began his fishing career working the Salamato fish trap that was built in the exact spot we fish our nets today. This was a time when boats were made of wood and men were made of steel.
From Fish Traps to Setnets
The method of fish trapping was abandoned in 1959 and trap fishermen like my grandfather transitioned to setnetting. My father Lars was 19 years old at the time and he and my grandfather began the process of building our setnet site from the beach up. Grandpa Ole passed away in 1978 and my father made the decision to carry on in his father’s footsteps. Through hard work and years of tireless dedication he transformed our fish site into what it is today.
Our Chapter
After the passing of both my parents in 2014, my husband and I chose to take the reins and carry on my family’s fishing legacy. We knew that we had a challenging task ahead, but we quickly realized that without us ever knowing, my parents had given us everything that we needed to write our own chapter.
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