# Good Salmon

> Personal blog of Mark Stopha, commercial salmon troller based in Craig, Alaska, and home base for Good Salmon Pittsburgh. "Reel Salmon from Real People." Founded by Mark Stopha and Sara Hannan.

The Good Salmon website is Mark Stopha's blog documenting his fishing life in Southeast Alaska — trips, gear, boat projects, and reflections on place and community. It also serves as a web presence for Good Salmon Pittsburgh, where Anna Valentine sells wild Alaskan salmon at Pittsburgh-area markets.

## Pages

- [About Us](https://goodsalmon.com/about-us/): Background on Mark Stopha, Sara Hannan, and the Good Salmon story
- [Good Salmon Pittsburgh](https://goodsalmon.com/gs-pittsburgh/): Pittsburgh farmers market salmon sales via Anna Valentine
- [Blog](https://goodsalmon.com/blog/): Mark's fishing trip narratives, Alaska life, DIY gear and boat projects
- [Contact](https://goodsalmon.com/contact-us/): Contact form

## Recent Blog Posts

- [Fishing Trip Number 2, 2026](https://goodsalmon.com/2026/06/fishing-trip-number-2-2026/): Solo trip near Noyes Island — king salmon, halibut, a hung anchor
- [2026 Shakedown](https://goodsalmon.com/2026/06/2026-shakedown/): Return to Craig to prep boat and coordinate house construction; first trips of the season
- [Custom Boots](https://goodsalmon.com/2026/05/custom-boots/): Rivet-based fix for Xtratuff-style ankle boots