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Fishery Notice
Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0749-RECREATIONAL - SALMON: Region 2 - Salmon fishing in the Fraser River and tributaries
Due to the current low abundance of sockeye the Department is reminding anglers that there are no recreational fishing opportunities for sockeye in Region 2, the waters of the Fraser River and its tributaries. Fishing for chinook (4 per day with only one greater than 50 cm) and chum (2 per day) salmon remains open. While fishing for chinook and chum salmon, anglers are advised to avoid using fishing methods such as bottom bouncing that catch sockeye salmon and use other fishing methods that are selective. The first principle of selective fishing is to avoid catching non-targeted stocks. This means that anglers should use methods that do not catch sockeye. The following fishing methods enable anglers to catch chinook and chum salmon and avoid sockeye salmon interceptions: Bar Fishing Trolling Spoons at Creek mouths Float Fishing Pulling Plugs Fly Fishing We encourage anglers to continue to use these methods to target chinook and chum while avoiding sockeye. All non-target species caught must be released immediately in a manner that causes the least harm. For further information and tips on releasing salmon, please visit the DFO website at: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/points/responsbl-eng.htm Notes: The aggregate daily limit for all species of Pacific Salmon (other than kokanee) from tidal and non-tidal waters combined is four (4). Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters of British Columbia. This includes all species of fish in the Fraser River. Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the voluntary Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labelling 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 at (866) 483-9994 for further information. 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. For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at (866) 431- FISH.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0749
Sent August 17, 2012 at 1530
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