Port Lions is located in Settler Cove, on the north coast of Kodiak Island, 247 air miles southwest of Anchorage. The City government was incorporated in 1966. A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community -- the Port Lions Traditional Council; Native Village of Afognak; Kodiak Island Inter-Tribal Council. The majority of the population are Alutiiq. Most residents lead a fishing and subsistence lifestyle. The economy of Port Lions is based primarily on commercial fishing, fish processing and tourism. Barge service is available from Seattle.
City of Port Lions:
P.O. Box 110
Port Lions, AK 99550
Mayor- Marvin Bartleson, Sr.
ph: (907) 454-2332
Village Corporation:
Afognak Native Corporation
3201 C Street Suite 305
Anchorage, AK 99615
President- James K. Erickson
ph: (907) 486-6014
Village Council:
Port Lions Traditional Tribal Council
P.O. Box 69
Port Lions, AK 99550
President- Denise A. May
ph: (907) 454-2234
P.O. Box 787
Kodiak, AK 99615-0787
General Manager-Darron Scott
ph: (907) 486-7700
Download a listing of projects submitted by the City of Port Lions for inclusion in the Southwest Alaska Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.