Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200052
Permanent Regulations for Bristol Bay Fisheries Management
Posted
June 12, 2026
Identifier
2026200052
This opportunity involves the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game filing permanent regulations for managing commercial, subsistence, and sport fisheries in Bristol Bay. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Alaska Board of Fisheries - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Not applicable; no products or services are being procured. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Amendments to fishing periods and vessel specifications, including maximum vessel length and allowable equipment extensions - Management plans for salmon fisheries - Specific rules for king salmon retention and donation - Detailed vessel measurement rules and restrictions on fishing gear placement - Updated bag and possession limits for king salmon - Regulations made following public comment and legal review - The regulations are designed to ensure sustainable yields and proper management of salmon stocks in Bristol Bay.
Description
This notice pertains to the filing of permanent regulations by the Alaska Board of Fisheries concerning commercial, subsistence, and sport fisheries in the Bristol Bay area. The regulations include amendments to fishing periods, vessel specifications, and management plans for salmon fisheries. The changes were adopted after public comment and are effective from July 12, 2026. The regulations aim to manage sustainable yields and fishing practices in the region.