James Mackovjak

A History of the Pacific Cod Fishery in Alaska

The Story of Alaska's Herring Fisheries and Industry

James Mackovjak has been involved with Alaska’s fisheries since he first arrived in Alaska in 1969, working as a commercial fisherman and operating a small fish-processing business at Gustavus, in Southeast Alaska. His books include Aleutian Freighter: A History of Shipping in the Aleutian Islands Area (winner of  Alaska Historical Society and Independent Publisher book awards), Alaska Salmon Traps and Alaska Codfish Chronicle.