2021 Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread

prodjsaig said:
No need to be disrespectful did we see a picture of the gums? no. Is the tail square not really. am I am going to take a chance of killing a wild coho when I think its a pink. No. And yes it is quite easy to get confused. Ive caught 13lbs cohos that look like a spring spots on the tail and all through the back. If people arent informed they could retain the wrong fish. Coho usually get a hook in the mouth pinks have shorter "snouts". You should be more sporting because I am here to share what Ive seen. I dont need to be told its called an opinion. Im not going to be the guy killing the wrong species.
Click to expand...
What I key in on when trying to be certain if its a pink is the scale size. Pinks have tiny scales. I think this is a spring, legal b/c NW of gower.

Back to reports was up gower way on Wednesday at got a spring in 120' at 99' on a trailhead spoon. Gave her the wood shampoo
 
el.Pereh said:
What I key in on when trying to be certain if its a pink is the scale size. Pinks have tiny scales. I think this is a spring, legal b/c NW of gower.

Back to reports was up gower way on Wednesday at got a spring in 120' at 99' on a trailhead spoon. Gave her the wood shampoo
Click to expand...
Bite came on at the top of the flood
 
el.Pereh said:
What I key in on when trying to be certain if its a pink is the scale size. Pinks have tiny scales. I think this is a spring, legal b/c NW of gower.

Back to reports was up gower way on Wednesday at got a spring in 120' at 99' on a trailhead spoon. Gave her the wood shampoo
Click to expand...
coho do not have a "square tail", steelhead have a square tail.
 

Fishery Notice​

Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0746-Recreational - Salmon - Chinook - Southern BC waters: Vancouver Area waters (Areas 28, 29) - Reminder of Fraser Chinook management measures



Further to FN0370, this notice provides a reminder of Fraser Chinook management measures in place for the 2021 season for Vancouver Area portions Area 28 and 29, including Southern Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, Burrard Inlet, and Fraser River approach waters.

Updated management measures for Fraser River Chinook are outlined below. This Fisheries Notice supersedes FN0370. The following measures are in effect for the following areas:

Strait of Georgia South - Area 28 and 29 (with the exception of those portions of Areas 28 and 29 listed in the section below):
- Currently in effect to 23:59 hours July 31: Chinook non-retention;
- 00:01 hours August 1 to 23:59 hours August 31: 1 Chinook per day with a maximum size limit of 80 cm on marked and unmarked Chinook.
- 00:01 hours September 1 to 23:59 hours December 31: 2 Chinook per day.

Subarea 28-9
- Currently in effect to 23:59 hours August 12: No fishing for Chinook;
- 00:01 hours August 13 to 23:59 hours August 31, the daily limit for Chinook salmon is one(1) per day.
- Effective 00:01 hours September 1 until 23:59 hours December 31, the daily limit for Chinook salmon is two (2) per day

Portions of Southern Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound and Burrard Inlet - Subareas 28-7 to 28-8; Subarea 28-1, and that portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies southerly of a line drawn due east from Halkett Point on Gambier Island (49 26.735'N, 123 19.302'W) to a point (49 26.550'N, 123 14.317'W) on the mainland corresponding with the southeast point of the Lions Bay RCA; and those portions of 29-3 to 29-5 that lie east of a line from Gower Point (49 23.021'N, 123 32.166' W) near Gibsons to Shah Point on the southern tip of Valdes Island (49 01.695'N, 123 35.721'W):
- Currently in effect to 23:59 hours August 31: No fishing for Chinook;
- 00:01 hours September 1 to 23:59 hours December 31: 2 Chinook per day.

Approaches to Fraser River - Subareas 29-6, 29-7, 29-9 to 29-17 and the non-tidal waters of the Fraser River from Mission Bridge to the confluence with Sawmill Creek:
- 00:01 Hours January 1 to 23:59 Hours November 1: No fishing for salmon (Fishing opportunities for specific salmon stocks may be considered at a later date)

VO: 2021-RFQ-0415


Coast-wide Recreational Fisheries:

For the recreational fishery, the annual aggregate limit for Chinook salmon is ten (10) in all tidal waters coast-wide.

VO: 2021-RFQ-094


Notes:

Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters of British Columbia.

The term "marked", "hatchery marked", or "adipose fin clipped" means a fish that has a healed scar in place of the adipose fin.

Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labeling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped Chinook and Coho Salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program toll free at 1-866-483-9994 for further information.

Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCAs) are currently in effect and are closed to all fin-fishing. Descriptions of RCAs, other closures such as finfish closed areas and salmon non-retention areas, and other recreational fishing information, can be found on the Internet at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish

The Government of Canada recognizes that Southern Resident Killer Whales face imminent threats to their survival and recovery. On April 14, 2021, the Government announced a suite of management measures to be implemented this summer that help address the key threats of reduced prey availability (primarily Chinook salmon), and acoustic and physical disturbance. These measures include salmon fishery closures, Interim Sanctuary Zones that restrict vessels from entering (including fishing), minimum vessel approach distances and a number of voluntary measures including to stop fishing (do not haul gear) within 1,000 metres of killer whales and let them pass. For more information about the 2021 management measures, please visit https://www.canada.ca/southern-resident-killer-whales or contact the Marine Mammal Team at DFO.SRKW-ERS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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 1-800-465-4336 or by email at DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 1-866-431-FISH (3474).


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact your local DFO office: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact/regions/pacific-pacifique-eng.html



Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0746
Sent July 30, 2021 at 1444
 

Fishery Notice​

Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - General Information
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0747-Salmon - Fraser River Sockeye Update - Areas 11 to 29 - July 30, 2021



The Fraser River Panel met Friday, July 30, to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser Sockeye and Pink runs to date and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

The marine gill net test fishery catches at Round Island and Area 20 continue to be low and variable, with catches of Sockeye increasing in Area 20 in the last two days to 55 on July 28 and 42 on July 29. Catches in the Area 12 purse seine test fishery have increased since starting on July 26, with an average of 500 Sockeye and 6,000 Pinks caught daily over the last 3 days. The Area 20 purse seine test fishery has also seen increased catches since starting on July 27, with an average of 400 Sockeye and 4,000 Pink caught daily over the last 3 days. Gill net test fishing catches in the river continue to be low and variable, with increased catches of Sockeye at Brownsville Bar and Cottonwood on July 29 of 32 and 23 respectively.

The most recent Sockeye DNA samples from the marine area test fisheries indicated that between 0% and 3% are Early Stuart Sockeye, between 15% and 18% are Early Summer run stocks, between 76% and 80% are Summer run stocks, and between 1% and 7% are Late run stocks. Recent DNA samples from lower river test fisheries indicated that between 21% and 28% are Early Stuart Sockeye, between 30% and 49% are Early Summer run stocks and between 30% and 42% are Summer run stocks. The current 5 day average Sockeye diversion rate through Johnstone Strait is estimated to be 45% based on combined information from the purse seine and gill net test fisheries.

Pink salmon stock composition information from the Area 12 purse seine test fishery on July 27 indicated that most stocks are non-Fraser Southern BC Pink stocks at this time, with only 7% from the Fraser River. Fraser Pink salmon run size and timing estimates are expected to be available in later August.

The total Sockeye escapement to Mission on July 29 is estimated to be 97,800 of which 66,900 are Early Stuart Sockeye, 17,400 are Early Summer run stocks and 13,500 are Summer run stocks. During the Panel call today there was no change made to the Early Stuart Sockeye run size of 65,000 that was adopted by the Panel at the July 23 meeting, despite the current estimate of 68,000 in combined catch, escapement and projected Sockeye en route to Mission. As a reminder, at this run size there is no TAC as the Early Stuart run size is still well below the escapement target of 108,000 Sockeye. While it is still early, in-season assessment information is indicating that Early Summer run stocks are tracking near the p50 pre-season forecast at this time. In-season assessment of run timing groups generally occurs shortly after identification of their peak migration through marine areas.

With water discharge levels dropping, increasing numbers of Chinook and Sockeye salmon continue to migrate above the landslide at Big Bar in the Fraser River upstream of Lillooet, with some fish starting to reach their natal spawning areas in the upper Fraser watershed. Significant work has occurred over the winter and spring months to further improve passage for fish, combined with robust assessment programs to evaluate passage success, as well as mitigation measures such as fish transport and brood stock collection for enhancement purposes. Additional information can be found at the following link. http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pacific-smon-pacifique/big-bar-landslide-eboulement/index-eng.html

The observed water temperature at Hope on July 29 was 18.7°Celsius which is 0.4°Celsius above average for this date. Water temperatures are forecast to increase to 20.1°Celsius by August 4. The Fraser River discharge at Hope on July 29 was 3,039 cubic meters per second which is 32% below the average discharge for this date. Discharge levels are forecast to drop to 2,653 cubic meters per second by August 4.

For pre-season planning purposes the Fraser Panel has adopted management adjustments for Early Stuart based on the historical median for all years, Early Summer based on the historical weighted all years median excluding Pitt and Chilliwack, and Summer run sockeye based on the historical median for all years. The Late run management adjustment is based on the weighted odd year median excluding Birkenhead. Management adjustments are additional fish that are removed from identified harvest levels and allowed to escape upstream in an attempt to assist in achievement of identified escapement objectives for the different run timing groups. Returns at the p50 forecast level for all management groups in 2021 are below levels that generate allowable harvest and as such will be managed based on the respective Low Abundance Exploitation Rate (LAER) of 10% which will not require modifications to the management adjustments. If in-season run sizes increase to p75 levels or higher, modifications to the management adjustments may occur as required.

The first spawning ground report of the season was provided by DFO Stock Assessment on July 29. Early Stuart Sockeye have been observed in the upper watershed, however no Sockeye have been observed in the spawning streams to date. The Nadina River and Stellako River hydroacoustic sites were operational on July 24 and July 25, respectively, and no observations of Sockeye have been reported to date. The Cultus Lake fence was installed on July 26 and no Sockeye have been observed to date. The water temperature in Sweltzer Creek is 27°Celsius.

Currently, First Nations food, social and ceremonial (FSC) Sockeye fisheries are closed due to a 4 week window closure to protect Early Stuart and the earlier-timed Early Summer run stocks. The same window closure has recently ended in the marine areas and the portion of the Fraser below Sawmill Creek, however there is no available Sockeye TAC for any run timing groups for fisheries to harvest at this time. The start-up of Sockeye directed FSC fisheries is not anticipated in 2021 unless run sizes for Early Summer and Summer runs increase to the p75 level or higher. Very limited fishing opportunities directed at Chinook salmon for ceremonial purposes have occurred to date with non-retention restrictions in place for Sockeye. Recent increases in Pink Salmon abundance in marine areas has resulted in an interest for Pink salmon directed FSC fisheries. The Department strongly encourages fishers to not use gillnets at this time as Sockeye retention is currently not permitted and are likely to be encountered.

FSC fishers in marine approach areas as well as the Fraser River are requested to check for the opening times and any restrictions in their local area. Commercial and recreational fisheries are not anticipated on Fraser River Sockeye in 2021.

The next in-season meeting of the Fraser River Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Regional Salmon Team - DFO Pacific
DFO.PacificSalmonRMT-EGRSaumonduPacifique.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca





Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0747
Sent July 30, 2021 at 1521
 
Fishing? said:

Fishery Notice​

Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0746-Recreational - Salmon - Chinook - Southern BC waters: Vancouver Area waters (Areas 28, 29) - Reminder of Fraser Chinook management measures



Further to FN0370, this notice provides a reminder of Fraser Chinook management measures in place for the 2021 season for Vancouver Area portions Area 28 and 29, including Southern Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, Burrard Inlet, and Fraser River approach waters.

Updated management measures for Fraser River Chinook are outlined below. This Fisheries Notice supersedes FN0370. The following measures are in effect for the following areas:

Strait of Georgia South - Area 28 and 29 (with the exception of those portions of Areas 28 and 29 listed in the section below):
- Currently in effect to 23:59 hours July 31: Chinook non-retention;
- 00:01 hours August 1 to 23:59 hours August 31: 1 Chinook per day with a maximum size limit of 80 cm on marked and unmarked Chinook.
- 00:01 hours September 1 to 23:59 hours December 31: 2 Chinook per day.

Subarea 28-9
- Currently in effect to 23:59 hours August 12: No fishing for Chinook;
- 00:01 hours August 13 to 23:59 hours August 31, the daily limit for Chinook salmon is one(1) per day.
- Effective 00:01 hours September 1 until 23:59 hours December 31, the daily limit for Chinook salmon is two (2) per day

Portions of Southern Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound and Burrard Inlet - Subareas 28-7 to 28-8; Subarea 28-1, and that portion of Subarea 28-2 that lies southerly of a line drawn due east from Halkett Point on Gambier Island (49 26.735'N, 123 19.302'W) to a point (49 26.550'N, 123 14.317'W) on the mainland corresponding with the southeast point of the Lions Bay RCA; and those portions of 29-3 to 29-5 that lie east of a line from Gower Point (49 23.021'N, 123 32.166' W) near Gibsons to Shah Point on the southern tip of Valdes Island (49 01.695'N, 123 35.721'W):
- Currently in effect to 23:59 hours August 31: No fishing for Chinook;
- 00:01 hours September 1 to 23:59 hours December 31: 2 Chinook per day.

Approaches to Fraser River - Subareas 29-6, 29-7, 29-9 to 29-17 and the non-tidal waters of the Fraser River from Mission Bridge to the confluence with Sawmill Creek:
- 00:01 Hours January 1 to 23:59 Hours November 1: No fishing for salmon (Fishing opportunities for specific salmon stocks may be considered at a later date)

VO: 2021-RFQ-0415


Coast-wide Recreational Fisheries:

For the recreational fishery, the annual aggregate limit for Chinook salmon is ten (10) in all tidal waters coast-wide.

VO: 2021-RFQ-094


Notes:

Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters of British Columbia.

The term "marked", "hatchery marked", or "adipose fin clipped" means a fish that has a healed scar in place of the adipose fin.

Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labeling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped Chinook and Coho Salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program toll free at 1-866-483-9994 for further information.

Rockfish Conservation Areas (RCAs) are currently in effect and are closed to all fin-fishing. Descriptions of RCAs, other closures such as finfish closed areas and salmon non-retention areas, and other recreational fishing information, can be found on the Internet at: www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/recfish

The Government of Canada recognizes that Southern Resident Killer Whales face imminent threats to their survival and recovery. On April 14, 2021, the Government announced a suite of management measures to be implemented this summer that help address the key threats of reduced prey availability (primarily Chinook salmon), and acoustic and physical disturbance. These measures include salmon fishery closures, Interim Sanctuary Zones that restrict vessels from entering (including fishing), minimum vessel approach distances and a number of voluntary measures including to stop fishing (do not haul gear) within 1,000 metres of killer whales and let them pass. For more information about the 2021 management measures, please visit https://www.canada.ca/southern-resident-killer-whales or contact the Marine Mammal Team at DFO.SRKW-ERS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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 1-800-465-4336 or by email at DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 1-866-431-FISH (3474).


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact your local DFO office: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact/regions/pacific-pacifique-eng.html



Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0746
Sent July 30, 2021 at 1444
Click to expand...
TL;DR

Coles notes for us simple folk???
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

fishin_magician
2024 OFFISHALL Vancouver-Howe Sound-Sechelt Reports Thread
Replies
403
Views
70K
Aquaholic
Aquaholic
SFBC
2024 Nanaimo Reports
Replies
66
Views
15K
Reel Time
Reel Time
SFBC
2024 Bamfield and Barkley Sound Reports
Replies
31
Views
9K
searun
searun
SFBC
2024 Tofino Reports
Replies
0
Views
864
SFBC
SFBC
SFBC
2024 Kyuquot Reports
Replies
0
Views
967
SFBC
SFBC
Back
Top