Possibly the most important function the airport serves is as a major shipping point for Bristol Bay salmon. Fresh fish caught in Bristol Bay waters are flown to processing and distribution facilities located outside Bristol Bay. The State of Alaska maintains the 15.5 miles of highway that connects Naknek and King Salmon. The Bristol Bay Borough currently maintains approximately 12.5 miles of local roads. During the winter an ice road across the frozen Naknek River provides access to South Naknek.
Passenger vehicles are the primary mode of transportation.
Barged goods are picked up at the borough s dock located in Naknek. Northland Services and Crowley Maritime provide barge service from Seattle and Anchorage. Government The King Salmon Village Council consists of five elected members. King Salmon is located within the Bristol Bay Borough. Education Elementary and high school students attend school in Naknek operated by the Bristol Bay Borough School District.