Contact:
Jason Dye
Area Management Biologist
Phone: 907-842-2427

The Alaska Board of Fisheries adopted changes to sport fishing regulations for the Bristol Bay Area in 2016. Changes affecting freshwater fisheries are summarized below as a service to anglers and not as a complete summary of all sport fishing regulations.

All Bristol Bay freshwaters:
• “No chumming” regulation amended to include only sport fishing guides and guided anglers.

Naknek River Drainage:
• Big Creek opened to catch-and-release for king salmon from May 1 - July 31.

• The Naknek River within a one-quarter mile radius of Big Creek opened to retention of king salmon from May 1 - July 31.

These regulations will take effect with the release of the 2016 Sport Fishing Regulations Summary. To find a preliminary summary of all board actions please check the Alaska Board of Fisheries website at: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fisheriesboard.meetinginfo .

Any questions regarding these changes to the sport fishing regulations in the Bristol Bay Area can be directed to Jason Dye (907) 842-2427 or Dan Bosch (907) 267-2153.