Fishery Notice

Chinook Salmon:

The preseason forecast for Alsek River Chinook salmon is 4,500 fish; the 
escapement goal range is 3,500 - 5,300 fish. A forecast of this magnitude 
provides for very little directed harvest opportunity. As a result, the Alsek 
River (British Columbia and Yukon portions including tributaries) daily 
recreational quota for Chinook salmon is reduced to 0 (zero) fish until further 
notice. Additionally, the Yukon portion of the Alsek River drainage will be 
closed to all salmon angling effective April 1 to August 15, 2019.

Sockeye Salmon:

The preseason forecast for Alsek River Sockeye salmon is 45,000 fish; the 
escapement goal range is 24,000 - 33,500 fish. A forecast of this magnitude 
provides for a limited directed harvest opportunity. As a result, the Alsek 
River (British Columbia and Yukon portions including tributaries) daily 
recreational quota for sockeye salmon is reduced to 0 (zero) fish until further 
notice. Additionally, the Yukon portion of the Alsek River drainage will be 
closed to all salmon angling effective April 1 to August 15, 2019.


The daily quota reductions are necessary to ensure that Chinook and sockeye 
salmon escapement is maximized in the Alsek River (including tributaries) for 
2019. Further restrictions or liberalizations are subject to inseason 
information.


Variation Orders: 2019-RCT-0131;2019-RFQ-0138;2019-RFQ-0248;2019-RCT-0249


For more information contact:

Bill Waugh, Fisheries and Oceans Canada - (867)393-6764 

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0502
Sent June 4, 2019 at 0925

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