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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Stewie on August 25, 2014, 08:39:35 AM

Title: Commercial fishing
Post by: Stewie on August 25, 2014, 08:39:35 AM
Anyone know if there is a commercial opening today? I saw quite a few boats on east side of golden ears bridge with nets out.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: dereke on August 25, 2014, 09:28:08 AM
I would say a mass of boats with nets out would indicate yes, there is an opening. 24hr opening until 8am tomorrow....
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: andrew5 on August 25, 2014, 12:38:42 PM
What areas? Is it just in the maple ridge stretch? Just trying to figure out when it will be dead in chilliwack, and for how long.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: CW89 on August 25, 2014, 12:49:53 PM
As Dereke said, there is a 24 hour opening today. Also there will be another one on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: Rodney on August 25, 2014, 12:52:33 PM
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=162986&ID=all
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: CohoJake on August 25, 2014, 01:22:15 PM
As Dereke said, there is a 24 hour opening today. Also there will be another one on Wednesday.
Where do you see the info about Wednesday?
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: CW89 on August 25, 2014, 01:25:22 PM
Where do you see the info about Wednesday?

That's just from a friend who is first mate on a commie boat. He hasn't been wrong yet about the openings.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: ynot on August 25, 2014, 02:33:30 PM
fishing was slow this morning in hope.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: BBarley on August 25, 2014, 03:41:02 PM
Another opening on Wednesday.... :o >:(

Gunna make for a sloooooooow long weekend.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: fic on August 26, 2014, 07:55:43 AM
Global BC News last night also mentioned a Wednesday opening. I guess Saturday fishing will be poor.  Also the Pattullo Bridge is closed this weekend, for those of us that use it.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: lovetofish on August 26, 2014, 09:00:31 PM
Area E gillnet  Wednesday 8 am to 8 pm.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: Robert_G on August 26, 2014, 09:36:40 PM
36 hours of openings in 2 1/2 days. Complete joke. Nothing will get through until at least Saturday sometime.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: greyghost on August 26, 2014, 10:46:15 PM
36 hours of openings in 2 1/2 days. Complete joke. Nothing will get through until at least Saturday sometime.
Keeping a running total of sockeye bonked, now that is a complete joke! Guess you should have not given your 10 socks away!
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: dereke on August 27, 2014, 05:04:57 PM
Why is anyone surprised? Socks are a commercial first fish. Been that way forever, just enjoy the fact you can go out and snag a few...
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: Robert_G on August 27, 2014, 09:58:27 PM
Am I the only one here that understands how bycatch works. In 2012 there was virtually no commercial fishing on Fraser River stocks. Guess what? I had one of the best seasons ever for early Vedder coho and spring jacks (late aug/early sept).

In 2010, the commercial guys raped the river like there was no tomorrow just like they are doing this year...Guess what, the Vedder was basically void of fish until around Sept 15th. If you guys can't put 2 and 2 together, perhaps you should stay out of these discussions.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: dereke on August 27, 2014, 11:39:25 PM
Am I the only one here that understands how bycatch works. In 2012 there was virtually no commercial fishing on Fraser River stocks. Guess what? I had one of the best seasons ever for early Vedder coho and spring jacks (late aug/early sept).

In 2010, the commercial guys raped the river like there was no tomorrow just like they are doing this year...Guess what, the Vedder was basically void of fish until around Sept 15th. If you guys can't put 2 and 2 together, perhaps you should stay out of these discussions.

Robert this is a Sockeye discussion and you mentioned nothing about by-catch for fishing the Vedder, I'm not a mind reader. I sure am glad my simple ways are being enlightened by your never ending knowledge on the subject, please continue.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: tfishy on August 28, 2014, 12:46:23 PM
If there is a big by catch of coho the fishery would be closed immediately. In 2010 we had 120 hours to fish in approx 8 days. This months openings has been the first in almost 4 years..  We all love the sport but people have to make a living too.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: ynot on August 28, 2014, 04:36:37 PM
the river will be full of nets Friday till sunday.

A commercial economic opportunity fishery is authorized for Aitchelitz,
Chawathil, Cheam, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwaw-kwaw-apilt, Matsqui, Peters, Popkum,
Seabird Island, Shxwha:y, Shxw'ow'hamel, Skawahlook, Skowkale, Skwah,
Soowahlie, Squiala, Sumas, Tzeacten, Union Bar, Yakweakwioose, Yale First
Nation for sockeye salmon using set and drift gillnets in the Fraser River.

This fishery is open for set nets from 18:00 hours, Friday, August 29, 2014 to
12:00 hours, Sunday, August 31, 2014 and for drift nets from 08:00 hours to
15:00 hours on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2014 in the following
area:

portions of Area 29, the mainstem of the Fraser River from the Port Mann Bridge
to Sawmill Creek.
plus the musqeum and tawaassen bands at the mouth.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: Rodney on August 28, 2014, 04:46:57 PM
Have a great long weekend everyone…. ;)
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: Humpy on August 28, 2014, 04:50:18 PM
the river will be full of nets Friday till sunday.

A commercial economic opportunity fishery is authorized for Aitchelitz,
Chawathil, Cheam, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwaw-kwaw-apilt, Matsqui, Peters, Popkum,
Seabird Island, Shxwha:y, Shxw'ow'hamel, Skawahlook, Skowkale, Skwah,
Soowahlie, Squiala, Sumas, Tzeacten, Union Bar, Yakweakwioose, Yale First
Nation for sockeye salmon using set and drift gillnets in the Fraser River.

This fishery is open for set nets from 18:00 hours, Friday, August 29, 2014 to
12:00 hours, Sunday, August 31, 2014 and for drift nets from 08:00 hours to
15:00 hours on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2014 in the following
area:

portions of Area 29, the mainstem of the Fraser River from the Port Mann Bridge
to Sawmill Creek.
plus the musqeum and tawaassen bands at the mouth.
Well then...
Glad I'm hunting that weekend and not fishing.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: redtide on August 28, 2014, 09:23:03 PM
this sockeye run is no where near over. big load of sockeye just making their way past port hardy towards the fraser.....this from a dfo officer. i believe these are the late summer run/adams river bunch. first week of september should b fun.
Title: Re: Commercial fishing
Post by: ynot on August 29, 2014, 03:41:55 PM
gillnetters will be open Tuesday in the fraser.