Fishery Notice

Category(s):
Yukon/TBR - Recreational Salmon
Subject:
FN0659-Yukon/TBR - Recreational Salmon - Stikine River - Chinook Salmon Daily Quota Reduction July 15, 2016


For the Stikine River and its tributaries, the daily recreational quotas for 
Chinook salmon will be reduced to 0 (zero) Chinook salmon over 65 cms and 2 
(two) Chinook salmon 65 cms or less. The daily quota change is effective 00:01 
hrs on July 15, 2016 and remains in force until 24:00 hrs November 30, 2016.

The daily quota reductions are necessary to ensure that the escapement 
objectives for Chinook salmon in the Stikine River are achieved. Notice of this 
closure is subject to change, should additional protection be necessary.

Variation Order No. 2016-322 Pacific Region

For more information contact:

Bill Waugh, Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 867 393 6764

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0659
Sent July 14, 2016 at 0852