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Fishery Notice

Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - Salmon: Economic Opportunities
Subject:
FN0975-Salmon: Economic Fishing Opportunity - Area 29 - Lower Fraser Area - Opening


Beach Seines will be open 08:00-16:00 hours daily on October 18 and October 19 
in Area 29 on the Fraser River main stem from the Port Mann Bridge to Hope 
Bridge. Additional opportunities may be provided if the allocation is not 
harvested within the times noted above.

Only individuals designated by the Aitchelitz, Chawathil, Cheam, Katzie, Kwaw 
Kwaw Apilt, Kwantlen, Peters, Shxwhay, Shxw'ow'hamel,  Skawahlook, Skowkale, 
Skwah, Soowahlie, Squiala, Sumas, Tzeachten, and Yakweakwioose Indian Bands are 
authorized to participate in this fishery. Fishers are advised to contact their 
local bands for a copy of the conditions of this licence. 

This fishery is targeting chum salmon based on a current provisional run size 
of 1.9M. All efforts and attempts shall be made to return all non target 
species to the water alive.  All chinook, steelhead, wild or hatchery marked 
coho salmon and sturgeon must not be retained.

There is a mandatory requirement for an observer to be present at all times 
during the fishery to record information on retained catch and releases.  All 
salmon retained under the authority of this licence must be transported to the 
nearest landing station and made available for inspection.  

For more information call Sheldon Evers, Resource Manager Lower Fraser at (604) 
666-8049.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0975
Sent October 17, 2012 at 1813