Bristol Bay Igushik set gillnet season opens June 15 with 15-hour blocks

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced commercial set gillnet openings for the Igushik Section of the Bristol Bay Management Area beginning June 15, with an initial duration of 15 hours per opening. Openings are subject to market availability and run strength, and permit holders should monitor official fishery announcements for potential timing adjustments.

ADF&G's 2026 Bristol Bay Salmon Fisheries Outlook states that set gillnet fishing in the Igushik Section will begin when a market is available, likely mid-June, with initial openings of 15 hours per opening. The June 15 opening date is consistent with that preseason framework.

ADF&G's Bristol Bay commercial salmon page also lists a June 5, 2026 advisory titled "Igushik Set Gillnet Extension," indicating recent management action for the Igushik Section set gillnet fishery in the Nushagak District ahead of the mid-June opening.

Permit holders can check current openings through ADF&G's recorded announcement lines: westside fisheries, including the Nushagak District, at 907-842-5226; eastside fisheries at 907-246-INFO (4636).