Fishery Notice

During the period below, authorized ghost gear retrieval crews will be active on the Lower Fraser River, upstream to Hope, conducting visual surveys and removing gillnets that appear to be abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG). Eighteen days of work are planned on the river within the indicated time period. Retrieval vessels will be identifiable with a blue DFO Ghost Gear flag. All fishing gear that is marked with a floating tag or buoy, labelled with legible identifying information, and in good functional condition will be left in place. 

December 1, 2024 - March 15, 2025

Any ALDFG that is retrieved and determined to be tagged or identifiable will be securely stored and DFO will notify licence holders of where gear can be picked up. Any gear unclaimed after 30 days of notification is considered relinquished. 

If you have questions about the Ghost Gear Initiative in the Pacific Region please contact the Regional Ghost Gear Coordinator (DFO.GGProgramPAC-PACProgrammeEF.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

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Sent November 19, 2024 at 1652

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