Today many large processing companies on land and water are geared for action by early June. The population of the area will reach 35,000 as fishermen, cannery processors and visitors arrive. Naknek is the central location of Bristol Bay Borough government, schools, and Camai Medical Clinic. The town offers visitors lodging, stores, churches, restaurants, and post office services. During the summer, visitors will come from all over the world to see the salmon fishery in operation, and to view the bears at Katmai National Park and The Valley of 10,000 Smokes.
Visitors enjoy world class fishing and hunting.
Besch Apple Haus Downtown historic Naknek, Two new motel style units. Twins, bath, cable, telephone, data port. Day trips to Katmai bears and Valley of 10,000 Smokes.