The Fishermen of Bristol Bay

Dylan Braund: Lifelong Nushagak setnetter, boat builder, father, environmental law student....

 Dylan Braun and family
Dylan, Sarah, and baby Finn, the next generation of Bristol Bay fisherman.  Photo Ben Knight 2007.

During the Summer of 2007, Dylan and his family welcomed filmmakers Ben Knight, Travis Rummel and TU Alaska’s Lauren Oakes to witness the life and community of setnet fishing off Nushagak Point, Bristol Bay. 

 “Open pit mining ruins watersheds. In Bristol Bay our water is our life.  I want my son Finn to be able to fish out here one day.”  - Dylan


Lindsey Bloom: Nushagak/Naknek/Kvichak/Egegik/Ugashik driftnetter, wild salmon advocate, subsistence fisher/hunter, activist....

 Lindsey Bloom
TU calls her "Captain Blood."

"Commercial fishing is a source of identity, pride, and livelihood that we value enough to fight for.  The future will include much work, patience, and adaptability on the part of fishermen but, thanks to the remarkable salmon runs that return to Bristol Bay in ever increasing numbers, it can be as bright as the mighty kings, reds, and silvers who carry it.”


Everett & Lakota Thompson: Naknek/Kvichak Driftnetter, father, carver, subsistence fisher/hunter, co-owner of Naknek Family Fisheries, activist....

 Everett & Lakota Thompson
“The pure waters of Bristol Bay have sustained my family for generations, this watershed provides a subsistence lifestyle and commercial fishery worth fighting for.  We will fight to save this place with all we have so that my daughter and her generation have the opportunity to carry on living from and protecting Bristol Bay – a home beyond compare.”

Nanci Morris-Lyon: Expert Fly fisher, guide, Naknek River lodge owner, community leader, activist....

 
Nanci Morris-Lyon
“Conservation has always been a top priority for me and my business. I believe in teaching clients and visitors about the areas wealth of biological diversity and unique salmon populations and sharing g through slide shows, media exposure, and hands on experience the vital importance of the regions naturally sustaining ecosystem.  Maintaining and improving the health of Bristol Bay’s environment for future generationsis the goal that leads Katmai Fishing Adventures efforts.”