Unreel
Well-Known Member
This is by far the stupidest thing to ever come out of dfo. A whale just swam through an area so close all the waters around for the next 6 months.Here's the closure notice
SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALE DETECTION TRIGGERS SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS SALMON FISHERIES TO CLOSE
Southern Resident Killer Whales are in the southern Gulf Islands! DFO's Whales Tracking Network confirmed their presence on May 6, marking the first confirmed detection of Southern Residents since monitoring in the area began on May 1st.
This Southern Resident Killer Whale detection has triggered recreational and commercial salmon fisheries in the area to close.
Starting May 8, there is no recreational or commercial salmon fishing in Subarea 18-9 and portions of Subareas 18-2, 18-4 and 18-5 until November 30, 2024. Food, Social and Ceremonial harvest and domestic treaty fishing access is not prohibited.
Additional Fishing Measures
Fishery closures will be in place for commercial and recreational salmon:
- Around Swiftsure Bank (in portions of Subareas 20-1, 21-0, 121-1 and 121-2) from July 15 until October 31, 2024.
- In the Strait of Juan de Fuca (in portions of Subareas 20-4 and 20-5) from August 1 until October 31, 2024
- In a portion of the mouth of the Fraser River (in a portion of Subarea 29-3) from August 1 to September 30, 2024.
Fishers are encouraged to stop fishing (do not haul gear) within 1,000 metres of killer whales year-round, in all Canadian Pacific waters.
