Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC)Bristol Bay

BBEDC Pre-Season Advance (up to $5,000 for fishing gear and licenses)

Up to $5,000 for nets, insurance and license renewals for resident fishers, repaid by July 15 of the same year with a $25 fee and a fish company purchase order. Applications usually open around March 1 and close around June 22 each year; the 2026 round is closed. Contact the Regional Fisheries Department at 907-842-4370 or regionalfish@bbedc.com.