Fishery Notice

Due to current escapement levels and low catch rates in the gill net fisheries 
to date, there are no commercial fisheries planned for the week of October 15 -
21, 2017.  The total escapement into Nitinat Lake and River to October 12 is 
approximately 80,000.  The target escapement for this week to October 14 is 
125,000.  It is unlikely that this escapement target will be met.  The catch 
per unit effort from the gill net fisheries indicate a total return lower than 
400,000, which is lower than the pre-season forecast of 510,000. Conditions 
will continue to be monitored daily throughout the week and changes to the 
fishery plans could be announced on short notice.

The Area E gill net catch to date is approximately 36,000 chum in three days of 
fishing.  The fishery on October 1 with a fleet of 104 boats caught 9,000 chum. 
The fishery on October 8 and 9 with a fleet of 74 boats caught 27,000 chum.
 
The hatchery has 5 million eggs in holding to date; with a target of 30 
million.  Fishing continues in the lake and river for brood stock capture. 


FOR MORE INFORMATION: 
Mike Spence, Resource Manager, Port Alberni (250) 720 4440

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1067
Sent October 13, 2017 at 1304

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