cohochinook
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Folks
Please find attached FN with an update to Fraser river Chum run size.
Just as a heads up given the very poor returns the Department will be implementing Chum non retention in the tidal and non Tidal recreational fisheries within the Lower Fraser watershed. Fishery Notices will be out within the next week
If you have any questions please give me a call.
Thanks Dean
Dean Allan
Area Chief Resource Management, Fraser and Interior Area
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
(W- 250-851-4821)
(C- 250-319-1976)
Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - Salmon: Economic Opportunities,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll,
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN1071-Salmon - Chum - Area 29 - Fraser River - Update October 16, 2019
In-season estimates of return-to-the-mouth (“terminal”) abundance for Fraser
River Chum Salmon are based on historical information on the probable range of
run size, timing, expansion line, and duration, combined with the current
year’s catch information provided by the Albion test fishery. The Chum-directed
test fishing gill net (6.75” mesh) is fished every other day from September 1
to October 20, then daily through November 10, then every other day until
November 23. More details of the Albion test fishery can be found on the DFO
website: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/fraser/index-eng.html
Catch in the Chum net through October 15 totals 564, which is the lowest catch
to date observed since 1995. Combining this data with the historical
information in a Bayesian non-linear regression model results in a median
estimate for the terminal Fraser River Chum Salmon return of 564,000 Chum, with
a 50% migration date of October 24. There is an 80% probability that the run is
between 421,000 and 752,000, and a 6% probability that the run will exceed the
escapement goal of 800,000. The model is currently estimating the 50% migration
date of the Chum Salmon return is 9 days later than average. If the run timing
is actually closer to average, the median estimated run size is 414,000 with an
80% probability that the run is between 326,000 and 534,000. The timing and
final run size estimate will be confirmed within the next week.
The current run size is not sufficient to allow for recreational or commercial
opportunities (including First Nations Economic Opportunities) in the Fraser
River.
Opportunities to harvest Chum Salmon for First Nations Food, Social, and
Ceremonial purposes will be constrained by management objectives for Interior
Fraser Steelhead, which is a stock of concern presently co-migrating in the
Fraser River. Moving window closures are in place for all salmon fisheries
located along the migratory route of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead,
including Southern BC marine waters and the Fraser River and tributaries
downstream of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead spawning areas, as
outlined in the 2019/2020 South Coast Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management
Plan (IFMP). Harvest opportunities in all fisheries will be planned in line
with these management measures. Fishers are required to take every measure
possible to ensure that their fishing activities avoid impacts on Steelhead.
Any Steelhead encountered must be released with the least possible harm.
A final in-season update will be provided on Oct 23, 2019.
Please find attached FN with an update to Fraser river Chum run size.
Just as a heads up given the very poor returns the Department will be implementing Chum non retention in the tidal and non Tidal recreational fisheries within the Lower Fraser watershed. Fishery Notices will be out within the next week
If you have any questions please give me a call.
Thanks Dean
Dean Allan
Area Chief Resource Management, Fraser and Interior Area
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
(W- 250-851-4821)
(C- 250-319-1976)
Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - Salmon: Economic Opportunities,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine,
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll,
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN1071-Salmon - Chum - Area 29 - Fraser River - Update October 16, 2019
In-season estimates of return-to-the-mouth (“terminal”) abundance for Fraser
River Chum Salmon are based on historical information on the probable range of
run size, timing, expansion line, and duration, combined with the current
year’s catch information provided by the Albion test fishery. The Chum-directed
test fishing gill net (6.75” mesh) is fished every other day from September 1
to October 20, then daily through November 10, then every other day until
November 23. More details of the Albion test fishery can be found on the DFO
website: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/fraser/index-eng.html
Catch in the Chum net through October 15 totals 564, which is the lowest catch
to date observed since 1995. Combining this data with the historical
information in a Bayesian non-linear regression model results in a median
estimate for the terminal Fraser River Chum Salmon return of 564,000 Chum, with
a 50% migration date of October 24. There is an 80% probability that the run is
between 421,000 and 752,000, and a 6% probability that the run will exceed the
escapement goal of 800,000. The model is currently estimating the 50% migration
date of the Chum Salmon return is 9 days later than average. If the run timing
is actually closer to average, the median estimated run size is 414,000 with an
80% probability that the run is between 326,000 and 534,000. The timing and
final run size estimate will be confirmed within the next week.
The current run size is not sufficient to allow for recreational or commercial
opportunities (including First Nations Economic Opportunities) in the Fraser
River.
Opportunities to harvest Chum Salmon for First Nations Food, Social, and
Ceremonial purposes will be constrained by management objectives for Interior
Fraser Steelhead, which is a stock of concern presently co-migrating in the
Fraser River. Moving window closures are in place for all salmon fisheries
located along the migratory route of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead,
including Southern BC marine waters and the Fraser River and tributaries
downstream of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead spawning areas, as
outlined in the 2019/2020 South Coast Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management
Plan (IFMP). Harvest opportunities in all fisheries will be planned in line
with these management measures. Fishers are required to take every measure
possible to ensure that their fishing activities avoid impacts on Steelhead.
Any Steelhead encountered must be released with the least possible harm.
A final in-season update will be provided on Oct 23, 2019.
. Guess overseas roe market is worth more than our chum, endangered coho and steelhead.
