Correia Family
“Girls is ladies and
Boys is fishermen.”
~Tyrrell Jean Correia
A Family Tradition
Now in its third generation of commercial salmon fishing, the Correia family enjoys spectacular seasons of hard work and beautiful memories. Robert learned the trade of fishing as a boy on the boat of his dad, Bobby (Bobby learned from his dad, Tony), and gained further experience as a deckhand for his uncles. He is now raising a fourth generation to understand the cycles, behavior, and paths of Cook Inlet’s wild salmon. Caroline, Ray James, Tyrrell, Anthony and Luke are learning to respect the gift of the returning salmon and to provide for the continued health of the species. As a commercial fishing family, we have the unique opportunity to raise our children working at our side (or toddling at our feet). At the end of the day, we gather on the beach to watch the sun set behind Mount Redoubt across the inlet and enjoy the fruit of our labors. With each fish we fry over a beachside fire, we are thankful for the faithfulness of our Creator. With each bite, we savor the goodness of the life with which He has blessed us.
Winter Hibernation?
No way! With precious little daylight, piles of snow, and sub-zero temperatures, the Correia family has much to accomplish during our long Alaskan winters. Stacy keeps busy at home: educating the children, experimenting in the kitchen, sewing dresses, and maintaining this website. Meanwhile, Robert prepares his nets, gear and boats for next season and logs firewood for our home as well as for many of our neighbors. Our winter evenings include sled rides, guitar or piano playing, storytelling, and dreaming. Of course, Robert’s dreams are often about fishing!