Fishery Notice

Chinook Salmon:

The return of Chinook salmon to the Klukshu River (and the upper Alsek River 
watershed) has exceeded the pre-season forecast. With approximately 95% of the 
run complete (to date), the total return to Klukshu River is anticipated to 
surpass 1,600 fish. A run of this magnitude is of sufficient size to achieve 
the upper end of the spawning escapement goal range (1,200) and provide for a 
full subsistence (First Nation) harvest.

In response to the better than expected Chinook salmon return to the Alsek 
River, the Chinook salmon catch limits will be increased to 1 per day and 1 in 
possession for recreational (public) salmon angling in the waters of the 
Tatshenshini River upstream of the Village Creek and Tatshenshini River 
confluence to the Yukon and British Columbia border, beginning August 16th, 
2019.

Sockeye Salmon:

The retention of sockeye salmon will continue to be prohibited in the 
recreational (public) salmon fishery until further notice.


Variation Order No.: 2019-RFQ-435


For more information contact:

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

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0795
Sent August 15, 2019 at 1116

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