Jim Hubbard
- Jim moved from Roseburg, Oregon to Petersburg, Alaska with his family at age 12 and started fishing at 14. Jim purchased his first boat at 19 and has owned and operated three vessels.
- Jim has commercially fished for 48 years as a full-time vessel owner and operator.
- Jim’s wife of 33 years comes from a fishing family and helps manage sales and operations.
Fisherman Q&A
Q: Which products do you sell to Sea to Shore Seafood?
A: Mainly sablefish as well as some rockfish, and Alaska Cod.
Q: Can you share fun facts about your Vessel name?
A: My vessel was built in 97’ in Coos Bay, Oregon and named after an Island in Southeast Alaska nearby where I started my fishing career.
Q: What sustainable fishing practices and/or gear types do you use?
A: We use hook and line coupled with some fishing with pots.
Q: What is your crew size for these fisheries?
A: We have 5-6 crew depending on fishery and/or trip length.
Q: What do you love most about life on the water?
A: I love getting away from the static of everyday life and business details required from the shore-based institutions. I enjoy being in nature and the challenge of harvesting fish.
Q: What is your favorite type of fish to catch or favorite method of fishing and why?
A: My favorite is the groundfish and halibut by hook and line. Although, the favorite part heightens when either the rate of catch and/or the price is good.
Q: What is your favorite fish or seafood to eat and why?
A: Sablefish and King Salmon because they are buttery and richest in Omega 3’s. I also like Alaska Cod because it’s a nice flakey white fish that can be prepared in many flavorful ways.
