It is our hope that through offering this gear at cost, fishermen and others close to the industry not only feel great wearing the brand but have more opportunities to represent wild sockeye salmon in your day to day lives. Fishermen know the industry inside and out and are the best ambassadors for Bristol Bay sockeye. Link to shop!
Read MoreThe Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC) Energy Audit Program provides low-cost energy audits and grant assistance to small businesses, including commercial fishers and can be used for upgrading or installing RSW, insulating fish holds, hold zoning, replacing lighting, and more
Read MoreAnswers regarding out of state eligibility, primary versus secondary income and more.
Read MoreWe are currently accepting proposals for CY2021. If you have an idea for improving the Bristol Bay salmon fishery, please visit our Project Proposal website to learn more about BBRSDA’s mission, project preferences, evaluation process, and how to submit a proposal.
Read MoreThe Walla Walla Union Bulletin features Sonja Rootvik's Bristol Bay sockeye season on Ekuk Beach. Article by Brian Hagenbush for BBRSDA.
The 2020 Bristol Bay salmon season has been extremely different than any other season in the fishery’s long history. After enduring a lot of challenges, the sockeye finally showed up and the industry achieved its goal of having a safe and successful season. We should all recognize and celebrate this accomplishment, as things have gone differently in many other fisheries and economic sectors. However, the base ex-vessel price of $0.70/lb. (announced on July 22) represented a 48% decline from last year’s base ex-vessel price, and has understandably created anger and confusion among fishermen. BBRSDA’s Board and staff members have been busy gathering input from many fishermen, as well as processing companies.
Read MoreStarting August 6th, many Bristol Bay fishermen will be eligible for AK CARES Act funding, which was recently expanded to include commercial fishermen.
Read MoreYou are invited to a virtual viewing of The Wild, an award-winning documentary that captures the race against time and a multitude of perspectives about the dangers of building Pebble Mine. The event is on August 6th at 4pm ADT / 5pm PDT. After the screening there will be Q&A with an expert panel.
Read MoreIn response to the Final EIS, Alaska commercial fishing leaders expressed their disappointment with the Army Corps’ failure to conduct a rigorous and fair environmental review and its dismissal of potential impacts to Alaska’s seafood industry.
Read MoreA new analysis from BBRSDA examines the connection between sockeye market factors and ex-vessel prices in Bristol Bay.
Read MoreThe supply-and-demand picture has changed somewhat since our last update, informed by fishery harvest volumes and updated data. It appears likely that global sockeye supply will decline even more than expected, even though the Bay’s harvest came in above forecast. Typically demand for salmon, particularly wild salmon, is much less volatile than supply, but these are not normal times.
Read MoreAs the Bristol Bay sockeye salmon season heats up, retailers across the U.S. are promoting fresh Bristol Bay sockeye salmon. Over 10,000 commercial fishermen are currently hard at work harvesting the sustainable bounty of the world’s largest sockeye salmon run. The fleet has caught just over 14 million sockeye through July 7th. Monday, July 6 saw 3.0 million sockeye landed in Bristol Bay - the second-largest daily harvest since at least 2012, and just in time for fresh promotions in several regions around the nation.
Read MoreNew analysis shows that Pebble’s plan and environmental review does not adequately account for seismic risks at the proposed mine site, leaving the region’s fishery, communities and cultures exposed to significant devastation.
Read MoreThe Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) encourages the fleet to chill their fish and handle them with care. Chilling fish is the most important action fishermen can do to preserve quality. BBRSDA is financially assisting three different ice platforms this year .
If fishermen cannot get ice from their processor, they can purchase ice from the following places (inquire with each supplier regarding price) :
Nushagak
Bristol Maid - Clark's Point - can be contacted on VHF Channel 73 or 78
Northline Seafoods Barge - Schooners Channel opposite the flats - (orange flag & orange light will indicate that ice available for other fleets, Northline is providing slush ice as opposed to traditional flake ice) - can be contacted on VHF Channel 12
City of Dillingham Boat Harbor - can be contacted on VHF Channel 16 or 907.842.1069
Naknek-Kvichak
Bristol Lady - Y in Naknek - can be contacted on VHF Channel 73 or 78 - 907.246.6860
Egegik
Honua (BBEDC contracted vessel) - 907.843.1937 - Red Bluff - slush ice
Ugashik
Coho (BBEDC contracted vessel) - 907.843.1937 - North of Tender Row - slush ice
Seabird (E&E Foods tender) - near Dago Creek - can be contacted on VHF Channel 79
If you have ice available for sale in Bristol Bay, please contact Andy Wink at BBRSDA (andy@bbrsda.com, 907-677-2374).
As Bristol Bay’s commercial fishermen, seafood processors, and residents prepare for the return of a forecasted 49 million sockeye salmon, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is nearing completion of its environmental review for the proposed Pebble Mine - a toxic project that Alaska’s commercial fishermen have long fought.
Read MoreThe Port Moller Test Fishery is underway! The Port Moller Test Fishery (PMTF) is conducted each year to help processors, fishermen, and fishery managers assess the timing, composition, and abundance of sockeye salmon returning to commercial fishing districts in Bristol Bay. Fishermen can receive daily updates via email and can now get daily summaries texted to their mobile, InReach, or satellite phone. Those wishing to get daily text updates should text only the abbreviation PMTF to 833-612-1053.
Read MoreThe Department of Public Safety released an advisory today stating no citations will be issued for failure to register with the State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles, but Bristol Bay fishermen must still register their vessel with CFEC.
Read MoreDue to the COVID-19 situation, BBRSDA will be conducting its June Board and Member Meetings telephonically this year. The June Member Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 4th at 9:00am AKT, with a BBRSDA Board meeting to follow. KDLG (690am, Dillingham) and KMXT (100.1fm, Kodiak) will broadcast the Member Meeting on their radio stations, as well. Meeting details can be found in the links below:
June 4, 2020 (9am AKT) - BBRSDA Member Meeting - AGENDA LINK
NEW Dial-in number: 312.626.6799 (Meeting ID: 894-9076-9886)
June 4, 2020 (10am AKT) - BBRSDA Board Meeting - AGENDA LINK
Members may request meeting access by emailing info@bbrsda.com or texting 907-677-2374 by the end of 6/3/20.
Currently the Naknek Native Village Council is working on finalizing testing sites and details. Camai Clinic is open for administering tests, including same day results. As information is finalized we will update our information.
Read MoreMaximizing the value of the Bristol Bay fishery for the benefit of our members.
Quality Committee Meeting
October 3, 2024
BBRSDA Board Meeting
October 16, 2024
Anchorage, AK | Agenda
Outreach Committee Meeting
October 21, 2024
Sustainability Committee Meeting
November 4th, 2024
Marketing Committee Meeting
November 6, 202
BBRSDA FALL MEMBER MEETING
November 21, 2024 at 11:00 - 1:30
Silver Cloud Hotel (Stadium Location)
During Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, WA
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