Fishery Notice

To address conservation concerns for at-risk Fraser River Chinook stocks, DFO 
is continuing precautionary reductions in commercial, recreational and First 
Nation's fisheries to support conservation of Fraser River Chinook. This 
Fishery Notice outlines interim fishery management measures for the Area G and 
Area F troll fisheries beginning April 1st, 2020 and will be in effect until 
further notice.  These measures will be in place on an interim basis to provide 
time for a technical review of the 2019 fishery management measures and 
completion of consultations on possible adjustments to these management 
measures for the remainder of the fishery. The Department is meeting with Area 
Harvest Committees, First Nations and established advisory groups during 
consultations in March and April to discuss potential adjustments to management 
measures. These are interim measures, a further announcement on possible 
revised management actions is anticipated in June 2020. 

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Southern BC Commercial Fisheries
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Area G Troll: Closed until further notice (In 2019, the start of the AABM 
Chinook fishery was delayed until August 1).

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Northern BC Commercial Fisheries
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Area F Troll: Closed until further notice (In 2019, the start of the AABM 
Chinook fishery was delayed until August 20).


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Area G Troll Manager - Brad Beaith 250-756-7190
A/Area F Troll Manager - Patrick Fairweather 250-559-0039 

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0321
Sent March 30, 2020 at 1615

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