Fishery Notice

This fishery notice amends FN1102 to implement a no fishing for Chum salmon management measure based on the very low in-season Fraser Chum returns. The full notice follows.

Effective immediately until further notice you may not fish for Chum salmon in the following waters:

- Allouette River 
- Chehalis River
- Chilliwack/Vedder River
- Harrison River
- Stave River
- Nicomen Slough

Variation Order: 2021-RCT-586

Notes:

If you're going fishing for salmon in non-tidal (fresh) waters, you need a Non-Tidal Angling Licence, issued by the Province of British Columbia.  Visit the provincial website to buy your licence. Licences are available to B.C. residents and non-residents. Fees may vary and are listed online (www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences).

Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation?  If so, please call the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line at (800) 465-4336.For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at (866) 431-FISH.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Barbara Mueller (Barbara.mueller@dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1130
Sent October 26, 2021 at 1505

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