A family tradition in Alaska and Minnesota
Rogotzkes began fishing in Alaska for wild salmon in 1982. Every summer since, three generations of Rogotzkes have fished for sockeye and king salmon in Bristol Bay, the world’s largest remaining sustainable sockeye fishery. After the season, we bring back wild-caught salmon, halibut, and cod to supply our neighbors in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Never one to sit around, Dave also looked for the natural bounty in his home base of Duluth. Finding a large stand of maple trees on his land, he got to work. This morphed into over 5,000 trees producing award-winning maple syrup.
From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy these gifts from the sea and the trees!
simple gifts from the sea and the trees...
simple gifts from the sea and the trees...
Wild Alaskan Salmon & North Shore Maple Syrup
In the news
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Rogotzke’s Salmon Sauce
TRAIL RUNNER
This simple maple glaze comes from a rich family tradition, two ultrarunners, and a lot of love. The recipe is part of a collaboration between Trail Runner and Protect Our Winters.
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This Minnesota family spends summers fishing Alaskan salmon to sell back home
STAR TRIBUNE
The Rogotzke family says building their Alaskan salmon business in Minnesota took "an astounding act of faith."
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Maple Syrup for Bourbon Barrels - with Dave Rogotzke
VIKRE DISTILLERY
Watch this video on Dave's syrup production and how it can be used even to make bourbon!
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Maple syrup operation recovers from July windstorm
AG WEEK
The maples were too cold to run sap on a bright March morning so Dave Rogotzke didn't mind a walk through his 40-acre sugarbush across a crusty layer of leftover snow.
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Early spring was sweet to syrup producers
DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE
Like everything else about this crazy spring, maple syruping season started early and ended early. And despite unseasonably warm weather in March, some maple syrup harvesters had banner seasons.
