F/V El Tiburon

Sitka, Alaska

Wild Alaska Halibut, Wild Alaska Sablefish (Black Cod), Wild Alaska Spot Shrimp, Wild Alaska King Salmon, Wild Alaska Coho Salmon


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Stu started fishing for halibut and sablefish alongside his stepfather back when he was in high school. When, at the age of 25, he decided he was ready to begin captaining his own boat, Stu’s stepfather sold him the 53-foot-long F/V El Tiburon.

Shortly thereafter, Stu decided to branch out into the spot shrimp fishery. Given the unpredictability inherent to fishing, it’s not uncommon for small-boat fishermen to participate in multiple fisheries as a means of smoothing their risk. Fishing comes with numerous stressors, from worrying about the weather and whether the fish are biting, to keeping your crew safe and being away from your family.

Even when he’s not on the water, Stu spends countless hours working on his boat. Despite the stressors, Stu continues to enjoy fishing in its entirety. “It’s hard work, but it balances out,” he says. One highlight is being able to spend time on the water with friends. “I can’t think of a better way to make a living than catching fish with your buddies,” he says.