# Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay — Salmon openings, ADF&G runs

> Bristol Bay sockeye salmon run data dashboard for fishermen. (iPhone/iPad app by Akhil Gorantala.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sockeye-run-bristol-bay/id6762703471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Akhil Gorantala](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790745092)
- Category: Weather, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sockeye-run-bristol-bay/id6762703471/reviews.md

## What is Sockeye Run?

Sockeye Run is the Bristol Bay sockeye dashboard built for the people who
actually fish the run. Skippers, deckhands, setnetters, and tenders all need
the same thing every July: the latest ADF&G escapement, the real-time district
openings, the emergency orders, and a forecast they can trust before the next
tide. Sockeye Run puts all of it on one screen.

WHAT YOU GET

• Live run summary by district — Naknek-Kvichak, Egegik, Ugashik, Nushagak,
  and Togiak. Daily catch, escapement, and total run, refreshed as ADF&G
  publishes. Compare against the preseason forecast in real time.

• Escapement by river — Naknek, Kvichak, Alagnak, Egegik, Ugashik, Wood,
  Nushagak, Igushik, and Togiak. Cumulative counts vs. goal, day-over-day
  change, and the date of the last tower reading.

• Emergency orders, openings & announcements — push notifications the moment
  ADF&G announces a fishing period, an extension, a closure, or a bay-wide
  advisory. No more refreshing the ADF&G site between sets.

• Port Moller Test Fishery (PMTF) — daily catch index by station and
  age-class composition by stock (1.2, 2.2, 1.3, 2.3) so you can read the
  run before it hits the bay.

• Boats — district-level fleet counts (Naknek-Kvichak, Egegik, Ugashik,
  Nushagak, Togiak) with hourly history, so you can see where boats are
  stacking up.

• Run-strength meter & age composition — bay-wide signal showing whether
  the run is tracking ahead of, on, or behind forecast, plus the projected
  age-class breakdown.

• Preseason forecast — full ADF&G inshore run, harvest, and escapement
  projections for every system, side-by-side with last season's actuals.

• Weather built for the bay — wind, sea state, temperatures, and the marine
  forecast for Naknek, Dillingham, King Salmon, Egegik, Ugashik, Pilot Point,
  and Togiak. Optional alerts for gale warnings and small-craft advisories.

• Multi-season history — flip between seasons (2026, 2025, 2024 and back) to
  compare runs, escapement, and openings year over year.

WHY FISHERMEN USE IT

Built by people who care about the fishery. Sockeye Run is fast, clean, and
designed for one-handed use on a rolling deck. No paywalled basics. No ads in
your face when you're trying to read an EO. Just the numbers you need, when
you need them.

WHO IT'S FOR

• Drift gillnet permit holders
• Setnet site operators
• Deckhands, skippers, and crew
• Tender and processor crews
• Anyone with a stake in Bristol Bay sockeye

The 2026 season is going to be a big one. Get on the run.

Sockeye Run Pro unlocks live run summaries, Port Moller test fishery, and
fleet activity. Yearly subscription, billed once per season. Restore
purchases anytime in Settings.

## Key features

- Live run summary by district
- Escapement by river
- Emergency orders and announcements
- Port Moller Test Fishery data
- Fleet counts by district
- Marine weather forecasts
- Multi-season historical data

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sockeye Run Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sockeye-run-bristol-bay/id6762703471/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Pay wall

*2026-07-01*

Absolutely useless if you don’t wanna pay $25. Crazy to put a paywall on public information

**Developer response:** Fair concern, so here's exactly what's what: the underlying data is indeed public, and it stays free ADF&G publishes it across a half-dozen websites and PDFs, and you're welcome to check them all every hour like we do. Sockeye Run Pro is $25 per season for having that done for you: every district's counts, escapement, openings and EOs pushed to your phone the moment they post, Port Moller's nightly report with the crew's own commentary, and your personal catch log synced, in one app, on the grounds where you don't have time to browse websites. That's less than one pound of sockeye across your whole season. And if you don't want to pay: every past season is free in the app, no account needed. If Pro didn't feel worth it, I'd genuinely like to know what was missing akhilgorantala1@gmail.com. Tight lines either way. 🎣

## Frequently asked questions about Sockeye Run

### What is Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay?

Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay is a dashboard app designed to provide real-time data for the Bristol Bay sockeye salmon fishery. It offers ADF&G escapement, district openings, emergency orders, forecasts, and marine weather.

### Does Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay have ads?

Yes, Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay contains advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

### What data does Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay provide?

The app provides live run summaries by district, escapement by river, emergency orders, Port Moller Test Fishery data, fleet counts, run-strength meters, age composition, preseason forecasts, and marine weather for the Bristol Bay area.

### Is Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay available on Android?

Based on the provided data, Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How often is Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay updated?

The app was last updated on June 22, 2026, with version 1.2. This indicates a recent update, suggesting the developer is actively maintaining the application.

### What are the in-app purchases for Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay?

Sockeye Run Pro unlocks live run summaries, Port Moller test fishery, and fleet activity. This is offered as a yearly subscription, billed once per season.

### What is the age rating for Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay?

Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay has an age rating of 4+. This means it is considered suitable for most users, with no mature content.

### What is the user sentiment for Sockeye Run: Bristol Bay?

The app has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 review. This single review indicates a highly positive user experience, though more reviews would provide a broader sentiment.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-14

• My Catch log your daily deliveries and watch your season total grow.
  Track pounds or fish, deliveries, and value. Pro, synced across devices.
• Port Moller Field Notes the test fishery crew's nightly read on the
  run, straight from BBSRI, hours before it hits the web.
• Sign in with Apple, Google, or email your catch log and Pro stay with
  your account.
• Fleet data, expanded boats, permits, and D permits per district, each
  with current and 48-hour registrations, plus a cleaner daily history.
• Fresh new look new app icon and a matching color refresh throughout.
• Quality of life: tap a tab again to jump back to the top, cleaner
  district picker, and plenty of small fixes.

### 1.2 — 2026-06-22

• One purchase, two devices: use Sockeye Run Pro on your iPhone and your Android with a single license key — no second purchase needed.
• Past seasons are now free: browse historical run data, openings, and announcements at no cost. The current season stays Pro.
• Pro users now open straight into the current season.
• Bug fixes and reliability improvements.

### 1.1 — 2026-06-22

What's new in 1.1.0
• Favorite Districts: pick one or more Bristol Bay districts in Settings and your opening and announcement alerts narrow to just those areas — no more notifications for districts you don't fish.
• Emergency orders and bay-wide notices still always reach you, no matter your selection.
• Fixed notification taps: opening a push from a closed app now reliably takes you straight to the announcement, including bay-wide notices.
• Stability and reliability improvements.
Thanks to the fishermen sending feedback — keep it coming.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-13

No release notes.

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