Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
Subject:
FN1138-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill net - Area E - Areas 29 - Fraser River Chum -Opening - October 23, 2014
Gillnets open for 8 hours from 10:00 hours to 18:00 hours October 23, 2014 in Subareas 29-11 to 29-17 and portions of Subareas 29-3,29-4,29-6,29-7,29-9 and 29-10 known as the Fraser River Mouth. The Fraser River Mouth is described as those waters off the mouth of the Fraser River bounded on the west by a line from a fishing boundary sign on Point Grey on the mainland, thence northerly to the Point Grey bell buoy, thence westerly to the navigation buoy west of Point Grey, thence southwesterly to the navigation buoy west of Sand Heads, thence southeasterly to the most westerly point of the International boundary between Canada and the United States of America in the Strait of Georgia, thence easterly along the International Boundary to the mainland; and bounded on the east by a line commencing at a fishing boundary sign located near the entrance to Canoe Passage, thence true north to a fishing boundary sign on Westham Island, thence following the shoreline of Westham and Reifel Island to the intersection of a line true north and south through the navigation light at the westerly end of the Woodwards Training Wall, thence true north to a fishing boundary sign on the shore of Lulu island, thence following along the southerly shore of Lulu Island to Garry Point, thence following the westerly shoreline to the most northwesterly point of Lulu Island, thence to the most southwesterly point of Sea Island, thence following the shoreline to the Iona Island Road, thence following the Iona Island Road Causeway to the shoreline of Iona Island, thence following the southerly and westerly shoreline of Iona Island and the North Arm Jetty to the most westerly navigation light on the west end of the North Arm Jetty, thence northeasterly to a boundary sign on Point Grey (the point of commencement). Important note: In order to reduce potential impacts on steelhead and coho, a maximum net length of 100 fathoms and a maximum soak time of 30 minutes is in place for this opening. This means that a maximum aggregate net length of 100 fathoms (approximately 187.5 metres) is on the drum of the vessel. Minimum mesh size is 158 mm (approximately 6.25 inches). Maximum depth 60 meshes. Maximum hang ratio 3:1. Maximum corkline to web distance is 45 cm. All gillnet vessel masters are reminded that a Start Fishing Report must be filed to announce their intention to fish as early as possible prior to beginning fishing by phoning AMR at 1-888-387-0007. Start fishing reports are critical for the proper management of the fishery to help determine the number of gillnet vessels participating in an opening. As such, gillnet vessel masters may be requested by Fisheries Officers to provide the Trip Identification Number received after completing the Start Fishing Report. Vessel masters are reminded that at the end of each fishing day prior to 08:00 hours of the next day, the vessel master must report their catch by calling AMR at 1-888-387-0007. An update for further fishing opportunities for Area E Gill net in Area 29 will be provided on Thursday, October 23. Recorded updates for Area E fleet are available at (604)666-2828. V.O. # 2014-STN-GN-010 NOTE: 1. The target for this fishery is chum salmon although retention of pink salmon is permitted. Fishers are reminded mandatory non-retention and non-possession of all coho, Chinook, steelhead, sockeye and sturgeon are in effect. This fishery has been designed to address stocks of concern constraints. 2. At the end of each fishing day prior to 08:00 hrs of the next day, the vessel master must, as a condition of licence, report their catch and record their catch information in their Salmon Log Book. 3. Within 24 hours of the end of a fishing trip and prior to commencing a subsequent fishing trip, the vessel master shall phone in an End Fishing Report by calling AMR at 1-888-387-0007. Should a vessel master decide not to fish after having obtained a Trip Identification Number the vessel master shall phone in a Trip Cancellation Report. 4. Fishers are requested to avoid fishing among birds and not to run the line if birds are near the net. Fishers are requested to retain all dead birds which are entangled and to release live and unharmed birds by placing them in the water. Please check all birds for metal bird bands (rings) on the leg. If a bird is banded please contact Laurie Wilson with the band number and capture date and location at 1-866-431-2473 (BIRD) or by the email below. Handle birds with gloves, double bag dead birds and label each bird with date, time, and location and store them on ice. Please call your local charter patrol to organize pick-up or drop them off at a local DFO office. Alternatively, please send photographs of birds with a reference object such as a coin, and the date, time and location to laurie.wilson@ec.gc.ca. Your names and vessel names do not need to be identified or included. 5. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is interested in reports of sea turtles in BC waters. By documenting sightings we are able to learn more about how, when, and where these turtles are using our waters. If you see or entangle a sea turtle, please call this toll-free phone number: 1-866-I SAW ONE (1-866-472- 9663). Please include information such as the type of sea turtle seen (i.e. leatherback), the location, and time of sighting and if entanglement has occurred. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Barbara Mueller, Resource Manager, Lower Fraser Area (604)666-2370
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1138
Sent October 17, 2014 at 1153
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