FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BBRSDA Launches Sonar Salmon Counting Project on the Naknek River Anchorage, Alaska — The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) has been awarded $188,268 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) through its Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program to count salmon using sonar technology on the Naknek River near […]
On October 19, 2026, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the Harvest Fuel Relief Program. This post explains what was announced, what it may mean for Bristol Bay drift fishermen, and how you can submit your fuel cost information to USDA now. BBRSDA has put together a step-by-step […]
ADF&G published the 2026 Bristol Bay Salmon Season Summary on September 22nd, and published an updated 2026 Bristol Bay Salmon Season Summary on September 29. The following is an overview of the 2026 Bristol Bay commercial salmon season. All data are preliminary. The 2026 inshore Bristol Bay sockeye salmon run of 45.7 million fish […]
BBRSDA is no longer accepting applications for this position. Thank you for your interest. The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) is seeking a Program Coordinator to help maximize the value of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery for our members by advancing key marketing, sustainability, quality, and outreach initiatives. Job Summary The Bristol Bay […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) has been awarded $499,400 from NOAA Fisheries’ Saltonstall-Kennedy (S-K) grant program to fund a new project called “Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon in Food Service.”
Proposals for BBRSDA-funded projects are due October 1 for priority consideration in next year’s budget. Learn what makes a strong proposal and how to submit yours.
The Nushagak Electric and Telephone Cooperative filed the Draft License Application (DLA) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Nuyakuk River Hydroelectric Project. The 90-day comment period is open until November 16, 2026. BBRSDA does not support or oppose the project and are posting this as courtesy to our members who may want […]
This brief report from UW FRI provides a preliminary forecast for Bristol Bay sockeye salmon abundance for 2027, based upon data available at the time of the last Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) daily inseason release (August 2026).
BBRSDA is looking for content that tells the story of Bristol Bay’s amazing fishery by depicting sustainable and abundant harvests, quality fishing practices, and delicious preparation of fish. Submit your photos today!
Read the June 22, 2026 update from Tim Sands, Bristol Bay Westside Area Management Biologist