Fishery Notice

Category(s):
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
Subject:
FN1219-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill net - Area E - Area 29 - Fraser River Chum ITQ Demonstration Fishery - Closed for Balance of 2020 Season


Fraser River Chum

The Area E gill net fishery openings described in FN1188 will close as scheduled today at 19:00 hours November 6, 2020. No further Area E fisheries in Area 29 are scheduled for the balance of the 2020 season.  

These management actions are being implemented as a result of the projected declining abundance of chum in river and to provide continued priority access to chum for First Nations food, social and ceremonial harvest opportunities.

The 24 hour toll-free phone-in line for fisheries notices is 1-866-431-3474.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Barbara Mueller  
Barbara.Mueller@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1219
Sent November 6, 2020 at 1414