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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on July 02, 2010, 01:46:10 AM
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Ongoing updates will be posted throughout the summer. The Fraser River is closed for salmon fishing until July 15th.
June 17th, 2010's update by Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=125258&ID=recreational
The potential for low spawning escapements of Spring and Summer (age 5-2) Fraser Chinook has been identified as a potential concern for 2010. To ensure fishery management objectives are achieved, the Department bases fishery management actions on whether in season estimated returns are less than 30,000 (zone 1), less than 60,000 (zone 2), or greater than 60,000 (zone 3). Management actions in each zone range from closures or fishery restrictions (zone 1), non-retention or limited directed fisheries (zone 2), or directed fisheries (zone 3). Pre-season planning was based on a return less than 30,000 given the potential for poor marine survival rates to have affected returns.
In season estimates of the return of Spring and Summer (age 5-2) chinook to the Fraser River are based on the relationship between historical returns and cumulative catch per unit effort (CPUE) at the Albion chinook test fishery for the statistical weeks beginning in May through the second week in June. The cumulative CPUE in 2010 is slightly higher than the previous 2 years but lower than the historical average. Weekly point estimates of Fraser Spring and Summer (age 5-2) chinook returns during this time period have ranged from approximately 56,000 to 67,000 chinook.
Given the uncertainty about the in season estimated return to the Fraser River, the Department plans to implement management actions consistent with zone 2 after July 15, 2010. Specific management actions announced previously to protect Fraser Spring 4-2 chinook (see FN0346 and FN0347) will remain in effect until July 15, 2010 when greater than 70% of the Spring 4-2 chinook run has entered the Fraser. Actions for Fraser Spring and Summer (age 5-2) chinook after July 15th will be announced in a separate fishery notice.
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 1-(866) 431-FISH or in Vancouver area: 604-666-2828.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact the local DFO office in your area for further information.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0440
Sent June 17, 2010 at 1028
June 29th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement01.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met on Tuesday, June 29 to receive an update on the migration of Early Stuart sockeye and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
It is too early in the marine migration of Early Stuart sockeye to provide estimates of their run size or timing. However, the assessed abundance of Early Stuart sockeye to-date is consistent with their forecast abundance. Migration conditions for sockeye entering the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. The discharge of the Fraser River at Hope on June 28 was 5,900 cms, which is approximately 9% lower than average for this date. The water temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on June 28 was 14.9 0 C, which is just 0.1 0 C warmer than average for this date.
The lower than normal snowpack levels in the Fraser River watershed are projected to result in lower than normal flows in 2010, which may result in periodic high water temperatures in the Fraser River this summer. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.
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All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing at the present
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on July 6, 2010.
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From above.
The lower than normal snowpack levels in the Fraser River watershed are projected to result in lower than normal flows in 2010, which may result in periodic high water temperatures in the Fraser River this summer. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.
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I would think the Fraser water should remain cool for a while as we had frost ??? yesterday morning will I was fishing a Merritt lake.
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I thought I heard on the radio the other day that the Fraser Sockeye run is estimated at 11.4 million fish?
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berrys bait and tackle report says 18 million.
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July 6th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement02.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday, July 6 to receive an update on the migration of Early Stuart sockeye and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
In-season assessments indicate that daily abundances of Early Stuart sockeye are tracking levels larger than expected based on the pre-season forecast (median value of 41,000 fish). An updated estimate of total Early Stuart run size is expected at the next Panel meeting. Migratory conditions for sockeye entering the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. Fraser River discharge measured at Hope was 4769 cms on July 5, which is below average for this date. Fraser River water temperature at Qualark was 14.7 °C, which is near average for this date. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.
All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing at the present time.
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday July 9, 2010.
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July 9th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement03.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday, July 9 to receive an update on the migration of Early Stuart sockeye and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
At the meeting today, the Fraser River Panel approved an increase in the run size estimate of Early Stuart sockeye from the pre-season forecast of 41,000 fish to 110,000 fish. The 50% migration timing of Early Stuart sockeye through Area 20 is estimated to be July 6, which is 4 days later than the pre-season forecast, and 2 days later than the historical average. Assessments of Early Summer-run sockeye abundance should be available later in July after their peak migration through marine areas has occurred.
River conditions for sockeye entering the Fraser River are presently satisfactory for migration . On July 8 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was approximately 4445 cms, which is approximately 26% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 8 was 15.5 0C, which is slightly above average for this date. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.
All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday July 13, 2010.
July 9th's news release (http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/NewsRelease01.pdf)
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I would think the Fraser water should remain cool for a while as we had frost ??? yesterday morning will I was fishing a Merritt lake.
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Out on the Fraser in Mission on Friday night, water temp on the sounder was 59.5 to 60.2.
Up from 54 two weeks ago. Not sure what it means but it is sure rising.
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2010's Tidal Fraser River (Areas 29-11 to 17) chinook salmon openings
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=125609&ID=recreational
Further to FN0440 the in season prediction of Chinook returns to the Fraser River ranges from approximately 56,000 to 67,000. Given the uncertainty about the in season estimated return to the Fraser River, the Department plans to implement management actions consistent with zone 2 after July 15, 2010.
Specific management actions announced previously to protect Fraser Spring 4-2 chinook (see FN0346 and FN0347) will remain in effect until July 15, 2010 when greater than 70% of the Spring 4-2 Chinook run has entered the Fraser. After July 15, 2010 the following actions come into effect:
All retained Chinook must be at least 30 cm.
Effective at 23:59 hours Friday, July 16, 2010 (please note the amendment to this opening time (http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=125726&ID=recreational)) and until 23:59 hours Thursday July 29, 2010, in Subareas 29-11 to 29-17, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is one per day with a minimum length of 30 cm and a maximum length of 77 cm.
Effective 00:01 hours Friday, July 30, 2010 and until 23:59 hours Tuesday, August 31 2010, in Subareas 29-11 to 29-17 (tidal Fraser), the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 50 cm.
Effective 00:01 hours Wednesday, September 1, 2010 and until 23:59 hours Friday, December 31 2010, in Subareas 29-11 to 29-17, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 62 cm.
V.O. 2010-289
Notes:
Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the voluntary Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labelling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped Chinook and coho salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program at (866) 483-9994 for further information.
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:
Contact the local DFO office in your area or Debra Sneddon, Resource Manager
for Recreational fisheries at 604-666-6509.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0496
Sent July 6, 2010 at 1128
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2010's Non-tidal Fraser River (Region 2) chinook salmon openings
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=125605&ID=recreational
Further to FN0440 the in season prediction of Chinook returns to the Fraser River ranges from approximately 56,000 to 67,000. Given the uncertainty about the in season estimated return to the Fraser River, the Department plans to implement management actions consistent with zone 2 after July 15, 2010.
Specific management actions announced previously to protect Fraser Spring 4-2 chinook (see FN0346 and FN0347) will remain in effect until July 15, 2010 when greater than 70% of the Spring 4-2 Chinook run has entered the Fraser. After July 15, 2010 the following actions come into effect:
All retained Chinook must be at least 30 cm.
Effective one hour before sunrise Friday, July 16, 2010 and until one hour after sunset Thursday July 29, 2010, in those waters of the Fraser River in Region 2, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is one (1) per day with a minimum length of 30 cm and a maximum length of 77 cm.
Effective one hour before sunrise Friday, July 30, 2010 and until one hour after sunset Tuesday, August 31 2010, in those waters of the Fraser River in Region 2, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 50 cm.
Effective one hour before sunrise Wednesday, September 1, 2010 and until one hour after sunset Friday, December 31 2010, in those waters of the Fraser River in Region 2, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 62 cm.
V.O.# 2010-290
Notes:
Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the voluntary Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labelling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped Chinook and coho salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program at (866) 483-9994 for further information.
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:
Contact the local DFO office in your area or Debra Sneddon, Resource Manager for Recreational fisheries at 604-666-6509.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0495
Sent July 6, 2010 at 1120
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GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES!!!
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DING DING DING DING 8) 8)
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DING DING DING DING 8) 8)
does that mean bar fishing only? ;D ;D ;D
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I tought that's bear bells. :P
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I thought it was the start to round # 1 . :D
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67,000 fish...that doesn't sound like alot . Am I reading it correct,you are aloud to keep wild and hatchery fish?
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67,000 fish...that doesn't sound like alot . Am I reading it correct,you are aloud to keep wild and hatchery fish?
That's correct. There are very few hatchery chinook compared to wild fish.
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July 14th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement04.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday, July 13 to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser River sockeye runs and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Early Stuart sockeye is nearing completion. At the meeting today, there was not change to the in-season run size estimate Early Stuart sockeye. The proportion of Early Summer-run sockeye in marine area samples is increasing and they will continue to enter the marine assessment areas over the next few weeks. The 50% probability level forecast for these sockeye is 783,000 fish. Assessments of their run size should be available later in July after their peak migration through marine areas has occurred.
Migration conditions for sockeye entering the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. On July 12 the Fraser River discharge at Hope was approximately 4500 cms, which is approximately 22% below normal, while the water temperature at Qualark Creek was 16.7 0C, which is 1 0C higher than average for this date.
All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing at the present time.
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday July 16, 2010.
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The following notice from the Pacific Salmon Commission on July 13th is more relevant when there is a sockeye salmon opening in the Fraser River later on this season.
Attention Anglers: Sockeye Migration and In River Mortality Study
The Pacific Salmon Commission, in conjunction with universities, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and LGL, is conducting two coordinated tagging studies on migrating Fraser River sockeye from July to November 2010.
The objectives of these studies are to identify the times, locations and causes of adult sockeye mortalities that occur between the marine tagging areas and spawning streams.
This study includes more tracking effort in both marine and freshwater areas than conducted in previous years.
Approximately 600 radio transmitters and 450 acoustic transmitters will be applied to sockeye in marine areas to assess the migration behaviour and survival of summer-run and late-run Fraser sockeye stocks, and 525 additional radio transmitters will be applied in the Lower Fraser River to early-run stocks and angler caught sockeye to assess in-river survival rates for these groups.
Most radio or acoustic transmitters will be inserted into the stomach of each fish; a small number will be inserted into the abdominal cavity.
Study fish will be evident by a punched adipose fin and an external green or yellow tag near the dorsal fin.
Radio transmitter fish will also have a thin wire antenna protruding from the mouth. Each transmitter can record hourly data on the water temperatures encountered by each tagged fish.
These fish will be tracked as they enter the Fraser River and throughout the watershed as they migrate toward their spawning grounds.
Detailed temperature data will be obtained from each transmitter recovered from fisheries or spawning areas.
If you catch a tagged or adipose-punched sockeye in an open fishery and choose to keep it, please remove the external tag and internal transmitter and contact LGL at once at the phone number listed below.
Individuals returning transmitters to LGL along with information on time and place of capture will be sent the complete tracking history of the fish and their name will be entered into a $1,000 lottery once for each transmitter returned.
With your cooperation, the information obtained from the returned tags will directly contribute to improved management and conservation of Fraser River sockeye.
Thank you for your interest and cooperation.
If you catch a tagged fish or you have any questions related to this study, please call toll free in Canada or US: 1-866-221-3444.
For further information on Late-run sockeye, please check the Pacific Salmon Commission’s website (http://www.psc.org/info_laterunsockeye.htm).
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The following notice from the Pacific Salmon Commission on July 13th is more relevant WHEN there is a sockeye salmon opening in the Fraser River later on this season.
Do you know something we don't Rodney??? ;D
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July 16th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement05.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday, July 16 to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser River sockeye runs and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
At the meeting today, a run size estimate of 90,000 Early Stuart sockeye was adopted by the Panel. The 50% marine migration timing of Early Stuart sockeye through Area 20 is estimated to be July 4, which is normal timing for these sockeye, but two days later than the pre-season forecast. Assessments of Early Summer-run sockeye run size should be available later in July after their peak migration through marine areas has occurred.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. On July 15 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 4,500 cms, which is approximately 19% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 15 was 16.5 0 C, which is 0.6 0 C higher than average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are projected to increase to approximately 17.5 0 C by July 24.
All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing at the present time.
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday July 20, 2010.
July 16th's news release (http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/NewsRelease02.pdf)
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July 20th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement06.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday July 20 to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser River sockeye runs and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The migration of Early Stuart sockeye through the marine assessment areas continues to decrease while the migration of Early Summer-run and Summer-run sockeye is increasing. At the meeting today the run size estimate of 90,000 Early Stuart sockeye was unchanged. It is early in the migration of Early Summer-run and Summer-run sockeye through the marine approach routes and run size assessments for these sockeye will not be available until late July, and early August, respectively.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. On July 19 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 3,950 cms, which is 27% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 19 was 16.6 0 C, which is close to average for this date.
All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing at the present time.
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday July 23, 2010.
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July 23rd, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement07.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday July 23 to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser River sockeye runs and to review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Early Stuart sockeye is nearly complete. At the meeting today, the run size estimate of 90,000 Early Stuart sockeye was unchanged. Recent assessments suggest that the marine migration of Early Summer-run sockeye may be later than expected. An in-season assessment of how the run size of Early Summer-run sockeye is tracking relative to their forecast of 783,000 fish at the 50% probability level should be available next week. An in-season assessment of the abundance of Summer-run sockeye will likely not be available until about mid August. Recent assessments indicate that Harrison sockeye are tracking above their forecast level of abundance or their marine timing is earlier than expected.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. On July 22 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was about 3,600 cms, which is approximately 30% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 22 was 17.30 C, which is half a degree above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are projected to exceed 20 0 C by late July due to the low discharge and warm weather that has been forecasted. Water temperatures exceeding 20 0 C may adversely affect upstream migration and cause en route mortality of some Fraser sockeye.
All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing at the present time.
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday July 27, 2010.
July 23rd's news release (http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/NewsRelease03.pdf)
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Just a reminder that the regulations (quotas and size limits) of chinook salmon will change this Friday (July 30th).
Tidal: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=24352.msg229856#msg229856
Non-tidal: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=24352.msg229858#msg229858
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July 27th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement08.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday July 27 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, discuss fishery planning and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Early Stuart sockeye is complete and at the meeting today the Panel approved a run size estimate of 105,000 Early Stuart sockeye with 50% marine migration timing through Area 20 of July 5, which is later than expected. Assessments of Early Summer-run sockeye indicate that they are tracking above their 50% probability level forecast of 783,000 fish. It is too early to provide an assessment on Summer-run sockeye abundance. Harrison sockeye are currently tracking an abundance level that exceeds their 50% probability level forecast of 195,000 fish.
On July 26 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was approximately 3,500 cms, which is 28% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 26 was 18.4 0C, which is 1.2 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are projected to reach approximately 19 0C by the end of July and then decrease to about 18 0C by early August. Water temperatures exceeding 18 0C may adversely affect the upstream migration of Fraser River sockeye.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Remain closed to fishing.
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Open to drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Thursday, July 29, 2010 to 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, July 31, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Remains closed to fishing.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday July 30, 2010.
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Sockeye Hook & Release Pilot Mortality Study update
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=126233&ID=recreational
The Fraser Salmon & Watershed Program (FSWP) in conjunction with the Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) is conducting the third year of a sockeye hook and release study in the Fraser River to determine the short term (24 hour) mortality of sockeye caught and released in recreational fisheries.
A contract biologist, Jim Thomas of JO Thomas & Associates (JOT), will be responsible for the operational aspects of the study.
We are seeking interested volunteers to assist us in the study. We need approximately 35 anglers each day of the study. If you are interested please join us at the location and time noted below. There is no need to sign up, just come on down.
Study Design: fish will be caught by the usual recreational fishing methods and also by beach seine. Sockeye health will be assessed and the fish will be tagged and placed into a net pen and held for 24 hours. After the 24 hour period the fish health will be assessed again and they will be released. In addition, up to 200 radio tags will be applied to the sockeye and immediately released.
Species and Amounts: the goal is to catch up to 800 sockeye by angling and beach seine methods. All live sockeye will be released after the 24 hour period.
Meeting Location and Time: Island 22 boat launch each day of the study at 7:30 AM. Please make sure you park in the appropriate parking area for your vehicle type. Limited transportation to the study area will be available for those without boats.
Location of Study: Grassy Bar - a portion of the bar will be marked off and used solely for the purpose of the study.
Timing of Study: three 5 day time periods August 9-13, August 16-20 and August 23-27. Note: This schedule may be changed if a recreational sockeye retention fishery is announced and a further fishery notice will be released.
Given the varying weather conditions we've experienced please make sure you are prepared and bring enough liquids to keep yourself hydrated. You may also need rain jackets, sunscreen, bug repellant and a hat.
Similar to previous years you need to provide your rod, reel and line and if you want your terminal tackle. If you prefer we will have a selection of hooks, corkies, weights, leader and wool available.
We're looking for volunteer anglers of all experience levels so come on out and join us.
For information on year one results please visit:
http://www.thinksalmon.com/fswp_project/item/fraser_sockeye_hook_and_release_mortality_study/
Notes:
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.
To prevent this thread being derailed, discussion of this study can be done at:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=18301.0
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July 30th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement09.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday July 30 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, discuss fishery planning and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The Panel adopted a provisional run size estimate of 950,000 Early Summer-run sockeye at the meeting today. Based on the migration of Summer-run sockeye through the marine approach routes that has been observed to-date, assessments of their abundance are less than expected if their arrival timing is similar to pre-season expectations. The 50% probability level forecast for Late-run sockeye is 8,003,000 fish. Late-run sockeye returns are forecast to originate primarily from the Late Shuswap stock group. The expected 50% migration timing of Late-run sockeye through Area 20 is approximately mid August. For management purposes, the Panel adopted a provisional run size estimate of 400,000 Harrison sockeye at the meeting today.
On July 29 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was about 3,500 cms, which is 23% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 29 was 18.6 0C, which is 1.2 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are projected to reach approximately 21 0C by early next week. Sustained water temperatures in this range can cause severe stress to migrating sockeye and may lead to significant en route mortality. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Remain closed to fishing.
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Saturday, July 31, 2010, to 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, August 4, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Remains closed to fishing.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday August 3, 2010.
July 30th's news release (http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/NewsRelease04.pdf)
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August 3rd, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement10.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday August 3 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, discuss fishery planning and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The provisional run size estimate of 950,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was unchanged at the meeting today. The marine migration timing of Summer-run sockeye is projected to be later than expected. Summer-run and Late-run sockeye run size assessments should be available by about mid August. The provisional run size estimate of 400,000 Harrison sockeye was unchanged at the meeting today.
On August 2 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was about 3,300 cms, which is 23% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 2 was 18.8 0C, which is 1.2 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to increase to approximately 20 0C by August 6 and then decrease to 18.6 0C by August 11. Water temperatures between approximately 18.5 0C and 20 0C can adversely affect the upstream migration of Fraser sockeye and may cause en route mortality of some of these fish. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Remain closed to fishing.
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, August 4, 2010 to 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, August 7, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: Open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 to 5:00 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (midnight), Sunday, August 8,
2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday August 6, 2010.
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Watch for a sockeye opening Monday.
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Yeah, the latest news release says that they will meet on Monday instead of the normal Tuesday meeting.
Oops, spoke 10 minutes too soon - opening on Monday.
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http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=126546&ID=recreational
The current status of the Fraser River sockeye return provides for recreational sockeye retention opportunities in the non-tidal waters of the Fraser River in Region 2.
Effective one hour before sunrise Monday, August 9, 2010 until further notice, in those waters of the Fraser River in Region 2 (non-tidal Fraser River) retention of sockeye is permitted with a daily limit of two (2) per day.
Further to FN0569 a sockeye hook and release mortality study will be operating on Grassy Bar on August 9 to 13, 16 to 20 and 23 to 27. A component of this study is to catch sockeye by beach seine. Operating a beach seine effectively uses a significant portion of the bar and anglers/vessels cannot be in the area. On the following dates a significant portion of Grassy Bar will be utilized by the study for the beach seine component and be unavailable for recreational angling: August 12, 17, 19 and 26. The Department requests your cooperation with making alternate fishing arrangements on these dates.
Notes:
Anglers are requested to release any hatchery marked sockeye. These fish are hatchery raised sockeye and part of a recovery program designed to increase the numbers of Cultus Lake sockeye.
Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the voluntary Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labelling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped chinook and coho salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program at (866) 483-9994 for further information.
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.
Variation Order No. 2010-332.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information contact the local DFO office in your area for updated information as it becomes available.
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August 6th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement11.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday August 6 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
At the meeting today, the provisional run size estimate of 950,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was increased to an estimate of 1,600,000 fish. The 50% marine migration timing of Early Summer-run sockeye through Area 20 is estimated to be August 2. Summer-run sockeye abundance assessments are ongoing. An estimate of their run size should be available next week after their expected peak migration through Area 20 has occurred. It is too early to provide an assessment of the run size of Late-run sockeye, however, if they are near their forecast level of abundance they will comprise most of the Fraser sockeye migrating through the marine assessment areas in the coming weeks. At the meeting today, the provisional run size estimate of 400,000 Harrison sockeye was unchanged.
On August 5 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was about 3,200 cms, which is 22% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 5 was 19.0 0C, which is 1.4 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to increase to approximately 20 0C over the next few days and then decrease to 18.8 0C by August 13. Water temperatures between approximately 19 0C and 20 0C can adversely affect the upstream migration of Fraser sockeye and may cause en route mortality of some of these fish. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 20-1, 3, 4: Open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 to Thursday August 12, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: Open to Area H troll 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, until further notice.
Area29:Portionsof29–3,4,6,7,9,10and11to17: OpentoAreaEgillnetsfrom2p.m.to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2010. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Saturday, August 7, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 to 5:00 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2010.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to gillnets from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (midnight), Sunday, August 8, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Monday August 9, 2010.
August 6th's news release (http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/NewsRelease05.pdf)
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August 9th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement12.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Monday August 9 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
Fraser sockeye catches in commercial and test fisheries have generally been lower than expected over the last few days. The run size estimate of 1,600,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was unchanged at the meeting today. An estimate of the run size of Summer-run sockeye should be available later this week and for Late-run sockeye, an assessment of their abundance should be available next week. At the meeting today, the provisional run size estimate of 400,000 Harrison sockeye was unchanged.
On August 8 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was about 2,980 cms, which is 23% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 8 was 18.9 0C, which is 1.2 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to increase to approximately 20 0C by this weekend. Water temperatures between approximately 19 0C and 20 0C can adversely affect the upstream migration of Fraser sockeye and may cause en route mortality of some of these fish. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 20-1, 3, 4: As previously announced, open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 to Thursday August 12, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, until further notice.
Area 29: Portions of 29 – 3, 4, 6 , 7 , 9, 10 and 11 to 17: As previously announced, open to Area E gillnets from 2 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, 2010. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Saturday, August 7, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Tuesday, August 10, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Remains closed to fishing.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Wednesday August 11, 2010.
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August 11th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement13.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Wednesday August 11 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider possible fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
Sockeye catches in commercial and test fisheries over the past few days indicate a variable but building migration of Fraser sockeye through the marine assessment areas. The run size estimate of 1,600,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was unchanged at the meeting today. An estimate of the run size of Summer-run sockeye should be available soon and for Late-run sockeye, an assessment of their abundance should be available next week. At the meeting today, the provisional run size estimate of 400,000 Harrison sockeye was unchanged.
On August 10 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was about 2,950 cms, which is 21% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 10 was 18.6 0C, which is 1.1 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to increase to approximately 20 0C by this weekend. Water temperatures between approximately 19 0C and 20 0C can adversely affect the upstream migration of Fraser sockeye and may cause en route mortality of some of these fish. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 20-1, 3, 4: As previously announced, open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 to Thursday August 12, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notice FN0615 for further details).
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notice FN0617 for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Remains closed to fishing.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Remains closed to fishing.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday August 13, 2010.
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August 13th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement14.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday August 13 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider possible fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
At the meeting today, the current run size estimate of 1,600,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was increased to 2,000,000 fish. The Panel also adopted a run size estimate of 2,600,000 Summer-run sockeye. A total abundance assessment for Late-run sockeye should be available later next week, unless their marine migration timing is considerably later than expected. At the meeting today, the provisional run size estimate of 400,000 Harrison sockeye was increased to an estimate of 700,000 fish.
On August 12 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 2,960 cms, which is 19% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 12 was 18.3 0C, which is 0.5 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to increase to over the next week. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notice FN0617 for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Remains closed to fishing.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Remains closed to fishing.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Sunday August 15, 2010.
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August 15th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement15.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Sunday August 15 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider possible fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
At the meeting today, the run size estimate of 2,000,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was increased to 2,400,000 fish with 50% marine timing through Area 20 of August 4. The Panel also increased the run size estimate of 2,600,000 Summer-run sockeye to 3,000,000 fish with 50% marine timing through Area 20 of August 10. The run size estimate of 700,000 Harrison sockeye was unchanged at the meeting today, however it is likely that the estimate will increase as further assessment data are collected. A total abundance assessment for Late-run sockeye should be available later this week, unless their marine migration timing is considerably later than expected.
On August 14 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 2,840 cms, which is 20% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 14 was 18.5 0C, which is 0.8 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to increase to over the next week. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 20-1, 3, 4: Open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010 to Thursday, August 19, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Open for drift gillnets from 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: Open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday August 17, 2010.
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August 17th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement16.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday August 17 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider possible fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
There has been a strong migration of Fraser River sockeye through the marine approach routes over the past several days and in particular, through Johnstone Strait. At the meeting today, the run size estimate of 2,400,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was increased to 2,600,000 fish with 50% marine timing through Area 20 of August 6. The Panel also increased the run size estimate of 3,000,000 Summer-run sockeye to 3,300,000 fish with 50% marine timing through Area 20 of August 11. The run size estimate of 700,000 Harrison sockeye was unchanged at the meeting today. There is considerable uncertainty in the current assessments of Late-run sockeye abundance; however the present assessments are within the forecast range of abundance. More accurate assessments of Late-run sockeye abundance will be available over the next week.
On August 16 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 2,740 cms, which is 21% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 16 was 18.8 0C, which is 1.2 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to increase over the next few days and then decrease to 18.1 0C by August 25. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010, until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 20-1, 3, 4: As previously announced, open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, August 16, 2010 to Thursday, August 19, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 20-1, 3, 4: Open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, August 20, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Portions of 29 -3, 4 and 6: Open to Area B purse seine from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Portions of 29 – 3, 4, 6 , 7 , 9, 10 and 11 to 17: Open to Area E gillnets from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2010. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, open for drift gillnets from 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, August 18, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Friday, August 20, 2010.
Areas 6, 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
Areas 6, 7 and 7A: Extended from net fishing from 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to purse seines from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to gillnets from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Thursday August 19, 2010.
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Rod thanks for the report
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i cant believe they let us boats fish here. why cant i work in the US but canada has open doors to their workers
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i cant believe they let us boats fish here. why cant i work in the US but canada has open doors to their workers
??? What are you talking about?
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i cant believe they let us boats fish here. why cant i work in the US but canada has open doors to their workers
Correct me if I'm wrong but the US FR Panel area waters opening is for US boats fishing for Fraser Sockeye in US Waters before they reach the Fraser. They are allowed a certain allocation of fish via the Treaty. Similar to us Canadians having access to Columbia River Springs off the Westcoast of Vancouver Island.
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Speaking of Columbia River fish. If I was an Okanagan tribal member, I'd begin to worry a bit about what's ahead for them with regards to the Okanogan River/Lake Osoyoos sockeye stock. I have witnessed first hand Colville Tribal members netting the crap out of these fish. IMO, they are taking every fish they can without any regards to allocations or responsibility. Washington state is basically ineffective at controlling their behavior. Therefore, as usual, the sport fisherman takes it in the shorts. I'm hoping someone from the BC side raises some havoc with their US counter parts.
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August 20th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement18.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday August 20 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
Purse seine test fishing catches of sockeye have been very strong in Johnstone Strait and Juan de Fuca Strait over recent days and in particular through Johnstone Strait. At the meeting today, the Panel increased the run size estimate for Early Summer-run sockeye to 2,900,000 fish, with 50% marine migration timing through Area 20 of August 7. At the meeting today, the Panel increased the run size estimate for Summer-run sockeye to 4,000,000 fish, with 50% marine migration timing through Area 20 of August 11. At the meeting today the run size estimate for Harrison sockeye was increased from 700,000 fish to 900,000 fish with 50% marine timing through Area 20 of August 6. Although there is still uncertainty in run size assessments of Late-run sockeye, at the meeting today, the Panel approved a total run size estimate for Late-run sockeye (including Harrison sockeye) of 12,141,000 fish for fisheries planning purposes.
On August 19 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 2,540 cms, which is 25% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 19 was 19.0 0C, which is 1.5 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to vary from 18.5 0C to slightly over 19 0C during the next several days. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 20-1, 3, 4: Open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2010 to Friday August 27, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Portions of 29 – 3, 4, 6 , 7 , 9, 10 and 11 to 17: Open to Area E gillnets from 12 p.m. noon to 8 p.m., Monday, August 23,2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Open for drift gillnets from 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
Areas 6, 7, and 7A: Open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Sunday, August 22, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 11:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010, in the area southerly and easterly of a straight line drawn from Iwersen’s dock on Point Roberts in the State of Washington to the Georgina Point Light at the entrance to Active Pass in the Province of British Columbia.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Saturday, August 21, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday August 24, 2010.
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August 24th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement19.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday August 24 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
Test fishing catches of sockeye have continued to been strong in the marine approach routes over the past several days. These catches along with other assessment data have caused run size estimates for Fraser sockeye to increase. At the meeting today, the Panel approved increasing the run sizes for several Fraser River sockeye runs and adopting the following estimates of their 50% marine migration timing through Area 20: Early Summer-run sockeye increased from 2,900,000 fish to 3,200,000 fish (August 7 marine timing); Summer-run sockeye increased from 4,000,000 fish to 4,500,000 fish, (August 13 marine timing); Harrison sockeye increased from 900,000 fish to 1,000,000 fish (August 8 marine timing); Late Shuswap/Weaver sockeye increased from 11,000,000 fish to 16,000,000 fish (August 19 marine timing); and the forecast of 241,000 fish from the Birkenhead stock-group. The total run size estimate for Late-run sockeye (which includes Late Shuswap, Weaver, Harrison and Birkenhead sockeye) has increased from 12,141,000 fish to 17,241,000 fish. Current run size assessments suggest that the total Fraser sockeye return this season is slightly over 25,000,000 fish (including 105,000 Early Stuart sockeye), which is the largest return since 1913.
On August 23 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 2,430 cms, which is 24% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 23 was 17.6 0C, which is 0.5 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to decrease to 16.7 0C by September 1. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 20-1, 3, 4: As previously announced, open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2010 to Friday August 27, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Subareas 29-1 to 4, 6, 7 and 9 to 17: Open to Area E gillnets from 12 p.m. noon Wednesday, August 25, 2010 to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2010. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, August 25, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, August 28, 2010.
Areas 6,7, and 7A: Open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25, 2010 and from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday, August 27, 2010.
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Is it likely the Fraser will close to salmon fishing after the long weekend? Does that typically apply to all commercial fisheries as well? The September closure is to protect a run of coho right
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August 27th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement20.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday August 27 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
Purse seine test fishing catches of sockeye have been extremely strong in Johnstone Strait over the past several days, while catches in the Area 20 purse seine test fishery have been much lower but steady. At the meeting today, the Panel approved increasing the run sizes for several Fraser River sockeye runs and adopting the following estimates of their 50% marine migration timing through Area 20: Early Summer-run sockeye increased from 3,200,000 fish to 3,700,000 fish (August 9 marine timing); Summer- run sockeye increased from 4,500,000 fish to 4,800,000 fish, (August 15 marine timing); Harrison sockeye increased from 1,000,000 fish to 1,200,000 fish (August 11 marine timing); Late Shuswap/Weaver sockeye increased from 16,000,000 fish to 20,000,000 fish (August 20 marine timing); and the forecast of 241,000 fish from the Birkenhead stock-group. The total run size estimate for Late-run sockeye (which includes Late Shuswap, Weaver, Harrison and Birkenhead sockeye) has increased from 17,241,000 fish to 21,441,000 fish. Current run size assessments suggest that the total Fraser sockeye return this season is slightly over 30,000,000 fish (including 105,000 Early Stuart sockeye), which is the largest return since 1913.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are currently satisfactory. On August 26 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 2,070 cms, which is 32% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 26 was 17.8 0C, which is 1.0 0C above average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to decrease to 16.8 0C by September 4. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 20-1, 3, 4: As previously announced, open to Area B purse seine, ITQ Demonstration Fishery, daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2010 to Friday August 27, 2010 (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details). No further opportunities are anticipated in Area 20.
Area 29: Subareas 29-1 to 4, 6, 7 and 9 to 17: Open to Area E gillnets from 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 to 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010; and open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon), Wednesday, August 25, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, August 28, 2010.
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, August 28 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
Areas 6,7, and 7A: As previously announced, open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: Extended for net fishing from 9:00 a.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010, through 9:00 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2010. Open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2010, and from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Monday, August 30, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
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August 31st, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement21.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday August 31 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
Purse seine test fishing catches of sockeye have been variable but strong in Areas 12 and 13 over the past several days, while catches in the Area 20 purse seine test fishery have been lower due to the high diversion rate of Fraser sockeye through Johnstone Strait. The large, sustained catches of Late Shuswap sockeye in marine area test fisheries along with other assessment data has resulted in another increase in their run size estimate. At the meeting today, the run size estimate for Late Shuswap/Weaver sockeye was increased from 20,000,000 to 24,000,000 fish, with marine timing through Area 20 of August 22. Also at the meeting today, the following run size estimates were unchanged: 3,700,000 Early Summer-run, 4,800,000 Summer-run, 1,200,000 Harrison and the forecast of 241,000 sockeye in the Birkenhead stock- group. Current run size assessments suggest that the total Fraser sockeye return this season is slightly over 34,000,000 fish (including 105,000 Early Stuart sockeye), which is the largest return since 1913.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. On August 30 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was 2,050 cms, which is 30% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 30 was 16.2 0C, which is close to average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures at Qualark Creek are forecast to be in the 15 0C range over the next several days. Migration conditions for Fraser sockeye will be monitored closely over the next several weeks and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Subareas 29-1 to 4, 6, 7 and 9 to 17: As previously announced, open to Area E gillnets from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Subareas 29-1 to 4, 6, 7 and 9 to 17: Open to Area E gillnets from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday September 2, 2010 (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, August 28 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Areas 6, 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
Areas 6, 7 and 7A: Extended for net fishing from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, through 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010 in the area southerly and easterly of a straight line drawn from Iwersen’s dock on Point Roberts in the State of Washington to the Georgina Point Light at the entrance to Active Pass in the Province of British Columbia.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010. Areas 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Friday, September 3, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday, September 3, 2010.
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September 3rd, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement22.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday September 3 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Fraser sockeye through Johnstone Strait and Juan de Fuca Strait has declined over the past week; however there is still a steady migration of these sockeye en route to the Fraser River. Assessments of Late-run sockeye in the lower Strait of Georgia indicate that a high fraction of these fish are delaying prior to entering the Fraser River. At the meeting today, the run size estimates of 3,700,000 Early Summer-run, 4,800,000 Summer-run, 1,200,000 Harrison, 24,000,000 Late Shuswap/Weaver, and 241,000 sockeye from the Birkenhead stock-group were unchanged. The total run size estimate for Fraser River sockeye this season is still slightly over 34,000,000 fish.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. They will continue to be monitored closely and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Subareas 29-1 to 4, 6, 7 and 9 to 17: Open to Area E gillnets from 7 a.m. Monday, September 6, 2010 to 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 7, 2010 (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 1, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, September 4, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: As previously announced, extended for net fishing from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2010, through 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: Open for net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to purse seines from 9:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010 in the area southerly and easterly of a straight line drawn from Iwersen’s dock on Point Roberts in the State of Washington to the Georgina Point Light at the entrance to Active Pass in the Province of British Columbia.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 3, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Saturday, September 4, 2010 through Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced open to gillnets from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Friday, September 3, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
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September 7th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement23.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday September 7 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, plan fisheries and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Fraser sockeye is declining rapidly. It is estimated that approximately 15,000,000 Late-run sockeye are currently delaying in the lower Strait of Georgia. At the meeting today, the run size estimate of 3,700,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was increased to 3,800,000 fish and the run size estimate of 4,800,000 Summer-run sockeye was increased to 5,200,000 fish. The run size estimates of 1,200,000 Harrison, 24,000,000 Late Shuswap/Weaver, and 241,000 sockeye from the Birkenhead stock-group were unchanged at the meeting today. The total run size estimate for Fraser River sockeye this season (including 105,000 Early Stuart sockeye) has increased slightly from 34,046,000 fish to 34,546,000 fish.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. They will continue to be monitored closely and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Portions of Subareas 29-3, 4 and 6 (seaward of the 45 meter depth contour) open to Area B purse seine ITQ daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2010 and Friday September 10, 2010.
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, September 4, 2010 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: Extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 8, 2010 through 11:59 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: As previously announced, open for net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: Open for net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Saturday, September 4, 2010 through Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Wednesday, September 8, 2010 through Friday, September 10, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday, September 10, 2010.
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what about recreational fisheries
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Recreational openings and closures are usually not mentioned (in specific details anyway) in the FSC updates. A fishery notice from Fisheries and Oceans Canada regarding the end of the recreational opening will soon be available at http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=search_options&lang=en&id=recreational
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just searched google and read this CTV.ca news release (released today):
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100905/bc-salmon-fisheries-100905/20100905?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
"Recreational fishermen, who are allowed to catch two sockeye per day, will have until Sept. 19 to cast their lines."
is this valid? couldn't verify this on all the official regulatory web pages posted above, but maybe they have heard and it just isn't posted online yet....
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just searched google and read this CTV.ca news release (released today):
http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100905/bc-salmon-fisheries-100905/20100905?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
"Recreational fishermen, who are allowed to catch two sockeye per day, will have until Sept. 19 to cast their lines."
is this valid? couldn't verify this on all the official regulatory web pages posted above, but maybe they have heard and it just isn't posted online yet....
Don't believe every news article you read. The PSC/DFO will shut it down when they deem it appropriate. Right now it's open and the next update will be Friday.
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still interesting that multiple news sources are citing the 19th specifically as the day the recreational fishery for sockeye will shut down....
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maybe thats for salt water,but the press make up stories. usually 48hr notice is given thats all.
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September 10th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement24.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday September 10 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider harvest opportunities and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Fraser sockeye is declining rapidly. It is estimated that approximately 14,500,000 Late-run sockeye are currently delaying in the lower Strait of Georgia. The total run size estimate for Fraser River sockeye this season of 34,546,000 fish was unchanged at the meeting today. The current estimated run sizes by run-timing group are: 105,000 Early Stuart, 3,800,000 Early Summer-run, 5,200,000 Summer-run, and 25,441,000 Late-run sockeye.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. They will continue to be monitored closely and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
Area 29: Portions of Subareas 29-3, 4 and 6 (seaward of the 45 meter depth contour): As previously announced, open to Area B purse seine ITQ daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2010 and Friday September 10, 2010.
Area 29: Portions of Subareas 29-3, 4 and 6 (seaward of the 45 meter depth contour): Open to Area B purse seine ITQ daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Saturday, September 11, 2010 through Monday, September 13, 2010.
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 4B, 5 and 6C: As previously announced, extended for drift gillnets from 12:00 p.m. (noon) Wednesday, September 8, 2010 through 11:59 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: As previously announced, open for net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010.
Areas 6,7 and 7A: Extended for net fishing from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010 through 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Wednesday, September 8, 2010 through Friday, September 10, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Saturday, September 11, 2010 through Friday, September 17, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.
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September 14th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement25.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday September 14 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider harvest opportunities and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Fraser sockeye is declining rapidly. It is estimated that approximately 12,000,000 Late-run sockeye are currently delaying in the lower Strait of Georgia. The migration of Late- run sockeye past the Mission hydro-acoustic site has been very strong over the past four days. The total run size estimate for Fraser River sockeye this season of 34,546,000 fish was unchanged at the meeting today. The current estimated run sizes by run-timing group are: 105,000 Early Stuart, 3,800,000 Early Summer-run, 5,200,000 Summer-run, and 25,441,000 Late-run sockeye.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. They will continue to be monitored closely and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll as of 12:01 a.m. Sunday, August 8, 2010 and continues until further notice (please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 6, 7 and 7A: Open for net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16 through 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Saturday, September 18, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Saturday, September 11, 2010 through Friday, September 17, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: Open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Friday, September 17, 2010.
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September 17th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement26.pdf
The Fraser River Panel met Friday September 17 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider harvest opportunities and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.
The marine migration of Fraser sockeye is complete. It is estimated that approximately 9,000,000 Late-run sockeye are currently delaying in the lower Strait of Georgia. The migration of Late-run sockeye past the Mission and Hells Gate continues to be strong. The total run size estimate for Fraser River sockeye this season of 34,546,000 fish was unchanged at the meeting today. The current estimated run sizes by run-timing group are: 105,000 Early Stuart, 3,800,000 Early Summer-run, 5,200,000 Summer- run, and 25,441,000 Late-run sockeye.
Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. They will continue to be monitored closely and appropriate management actions will be taken.
CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
Area 18-1, 18-4 and 18-11 and Areas 29 – 1 to 6: Area H troll will close at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Sept 18, 2010.
UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:
TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 6, 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open for net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16 through 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Saturday, September 18, 2010.
NON INDIAN FISHERY:
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from Saturday, September 11, 2010 through Friday, September 17, 2010.
Areas 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2010.
(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty fishers should check the U.S. hotline and WDFW regulations before fishing as there are additional State of Washington regulations, including time restrictions that may be in effect).
This is the last scheduled in-season meeting of the Fraser River Panel in 2010.
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is there anyone still trying spring fishing in fraser river? if so, what's the recommended spots now?