Fishery Notice
Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - Salmon: Economic Opportunities
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN1097-Salmon - Chum - Area 29 - Fraser River - October 23, 2019 Update
In-season estimates of return-to-the-mouth ("terminal") abundance for Fraser River Chum Salmon are based on historical information on the probable range of run size, timing, expansion line, and duration, combined with the current year's catch information provided by the Albion test fishery. The Chum-directed test fishing Gill Net (6.75" mesh) is fished every other day from September 1 to October 20, then daily through November 10, then every other day until November 23. More details of the Albion test fishery can be found on the DFO website: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/fraser/index-eng.html Catch in the Chum net through October 22 totals 1,258, which is near historic lows. Combining this data with the historical information in a Bayesian non- linear regression model results in a median estimate for the terminal Fraser River Chum Salmon return of 518,000 Chum, with a 50% migration date of October 22. There is an 80% probability that the run is between 407,000 and 661,000, and a 1% probability that the run will exceed the escapement goal of 800,000. The current run size is not sufficient to allow for recreational or commercial opportunities (including First Nations Economic Opportunities) in the Fraser River. Opportunities to harvest Chum Salmon for First Nations Food, Social, and Ceremonial purposes will be constrained by management objectives for Interior Fraser Steelhead, which is a stock of concern presently co-migrating in the Fraser River. Moving window closures are in place for all salmon fisheries located along the migratory route of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead, including Southern BC marine waters and the Fraser River and tributaries downstream of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead spawning areas, as outlined in the 2019/2020 South Coast Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP). Harvest opportunities in all fisheries will be planned in line with these management measures. Fishers are required to take every measure possible to ensure that their fishing activities avoid impacts on Steelhead. Any Steelhead encountered must be released with the least possible harm. While no additional in-season updates are planned at this time, we will continue to closely monitor Chum Salmon catch at the Albion test fishery over the coming days. Should new data indicate the need to update the current run size and timing estimate, additional updates will be provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1097
Sent October 23, 2019 at 1200
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