Fishery Notice

Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0699-RECREATIONAL - Salmon: Region 2 - No Fishing for Sockeye - Effective July 25, 2017


Effective dates:  00:01 hours July 25, 2017 until further notice.

Waters:  All waters in Region 2.

Management Measure:  Fishing for sockeye is not permitted in Region 2.

Current in-season information regarding Fraser River sockeye salmon has 
identified a conservation concern.  As a result, additional management actions 
are being implemented to protect migrating Fraser River sockeye stocks.

Variation Order: 2017-364


Notes:

Anglers are advised to check http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-
eng.html for fishing closures and other recreational fishing 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 or the British Columbia's toll-free RAPP line (Report All 
Poachers and Polluters) at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 
1-(866)431-FISH (3474).


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Barbara Mueller, Resource Manager (Fraser River) - Delta (604)666-2370 

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0699
Sent July 24, 2017 at 1516