Archived content:
Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.
Fishery Notice
Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Herring - Roe: Gill Net
COMMERCIAL - Herring - Roe: Seine
COMMERCIAL - Herring - Roe: Test Fishery
COMMERCIAL - Herring: Spawn on Kelp
COMMERCIAL - Herring - Roe: Seine
COMMERCIAL - Herring - Roe: Test Fishery
COMMERCIAL - Herring: Spawn on Kelp
Subject:
FN0256-COMMERCIAL - Herring - Roe - Strait of Georgia - March 27
ROE HERRING INFORMATION BULLETIN: 41 DATE: March 27, 2012 STRAIT OF GEORGIA AREA 14 Mar 21 NW Bay to French Creek 700 tons Mar 21 Lambert to Chrome 1,000 tons Mar 22 Upper Baynes NFF Mar 22 Cape Lazo to Shelter Point, a few schools AREA 17N Mar 20 Blunden to Neck Pt 1,000 tons AREA 17S Upper Stuart-----------------------Mar 23: 3,500 tons -----------------------------------Mar 24: 4,000 tons -----------------------------------Mar 25: 12,000-15,000 tons -----------------------------------Mar 26: 12,000-15,000 tons -----------------------------------Mar 27: 12,000-15,000 tons Pylades Channel--------------------Mar 25: not assessed -----------------------------------Mar 26: not assessed -----------------------------------Mar 27: incomplete TOTAL AREA 17S: 12,000 - 15,000 tons TOTAL STRAIT OF GEORGIA: Total stocks sounded approximately 100,000 tons. Gill nets continue to fish this morning on the north end of Gabriola Island. Fishing has slowed and the estimated catch since the fishery opened on Monday morning is 300 tons. The total catch to date is 4458 tons and the overall quota is 4850 tons. Presently there is no active spawn in Area 17S. The Atlin Post and a industry skiff surveyed the upper Stuart and Pylades Channel shorelines this morning and have not observed any spawn. This morning the Atlin Post is reporting herring throughout the upper Stuart Channel area. The Atlin Post will depart the area this evening to conduct crew change. It is anticipated the Atlin Post will return to Area 17S Thursday morning March 29. The next flight is tentatively scheduled for Friday March 30. The aboriginal and commercial fishing plans for roe herring are part of the 2011/2012 Integrated Fishery Management Plan for herring. As per the IFMP, and subject to conservation, the First Nations access for Food, Social and Ceremonial purposes has priority access over commercial and recreational fishing. There have been a number of consultative meetings held with First Nations to discuss fishery planning and to ensure that this priority access is provided. It is possible that some areas may not be opened to commercial fishing in season to provide this priority access. If there are identified areas of spawn below Dodd Narrows, communication with First Nations will be required in order to ensure that sufficient area and time is provided to First Nations to achieve FSC requirements prior to opening a gillnet fishery. Seine fishery opportunities will be limited in this area until sufficient spawn is achieved. In the event that there is a commercial fishing opening, inference or disruption of FSC gear will not be tolerated, and area openings will be curtailed if this occurs. Weather forecast, Tonight and Wednesday: Strong wind warning in effect. Wind easterly 15 to 25 knots veering to southeast 25 to 30 Wednesday evening For more information contact: Alistair Thomson 250 756-7294
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0256
Sent March 27, 2012 at 1528
Visit Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Printed from the Pacific Region web site on May 18, 2024 at 0113
- Date modified: