fishery Notice
Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0674-RECREATIONAL - SALMON: Sockeye - Region 8 - Okanagan Sockeye Update - July 14, 2021
The current run size of Okanagan Sockeye past Wells Dam is 12,489. This value is well below the 80,000 required to initiate a recreational opportunity as indicated in the 2021/2022 South Coast Salmon - Integrated Fisheries Management Plan.
All recreational fisheries directed on this stock will remain closed until further notice.
VO# 2021-RCT-382
The Department will continue to review stock status and environmental conditions to help inform future fisheries management decisions and fishing opportunities; updated information will be announced by fishery notice.
Notes:
No Fishing for anadromous Salmon in Skaha Lake. Kokanee and Sockeye are present in Skaha Lake, which vary in size. See your local provincial regulations to confirm kokanee size restrictions of under 35cm, no fish over 35 cm may be retained.
Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation? If so, please call the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line at (800) 465-4336 or the British Columbia's toll-free RAPP line (Report All Poachers and Polluters) at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).
For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 1-(866)431-FISH (3474).
For More Information:
Kory Ryde 250-299-6386
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0674
Sent July 13, 2021 at 0809