With support from the Reinvestment Fund’s HFFI Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund, BBRSDA is launching a planning project to identify where cold chain, aggregation, and distribution investments can make the biggest difference in expanding access to Bristol Bay sockeye salmon for Tribal communities across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. BBRSDA will lead the project […]
The following exemption regarding survival crafts was reissued in October 2022: A vessel with 3 people or less within Bristol Bay is not required to carry a survival-craft. A vessel with 4 people is required to carry a survival-craft or comply with certain exemption conditions and have this exemption letter on board. A vessel with 5 […]
It was great to see some of our fleet and industry partners in Anchorage on March 4 for a great evening of insights and connections! Thank you again to our sponsors Sea Mountain Insurance, Silver Bay Seafoods, Trident Seafoods, North Pacific Seafoods, Leader Creek Fisheries, Alaska General Seafoods, Copper River Seafoods, Northline Seafoods, and Alaska […]
McKinley Research Group has compiled preliminary data from the 2025 Bristol Bay fishing and sales seasons which indicate trends in fishery value, the value share by sector and upward price trends at ex-vessel, first wholesale, and export. The 2025 data updates charts BBRSDA has used to track market trends over the years. Review the charts […]
Post updated 5/1/2026 to update information as the partial government shutdown has concluded. This update is to help Bristol Bay fishermen stay informed on Certificate of Documentation (COD) requirements, recent changes to renewal procedures, and how the 2026 Department of Homeland Security funding lapse is affecting vessel documentation services. Please review the information below so […]
The BBRSDA would like to thank our members for participating in the Board of Fisheries Bristol Bay Finfish cycle. Whether you submitted a written comment, testified at the meeting, or both, we commend you on using your voice to advocate for the Bristol Bay commercial fishery. This Board of Fish cycle, many of our members […]
The Bristol Bay 2026 Commercial Salmon Fishing Outlook provides general information to fishermen, processors, and the public about the upcoming Bristol Bay salmon season. Included is the general framework for management of each of the five major districts and the 2026 sockeye salmon forecast. Find the document here.
Alaska Airlines is once again offering a discount code for BBRSDA members for flights to and from Bristol Bay for the 2026 fishing season. Over the past couple years, BBRSDA has been in discussions with Alaska Airlines to explore the possibility of arranging bulk ticket purchase discounts for our members. This approach could provide greater […]