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[alwaysfishn]

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.

[Rodney]

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.

[Rodney]

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.

[mattyo]

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???

[Rodney]

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

[Rodney]

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.

[Rodney]

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

[Rodney]

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

[Rodney]

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.

[Rodney]

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

[Rodney]

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

[Rodney]

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.

[mattyo]

Watch for a sockeye opening Monday.

[Easywater]

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.

[Rodney]

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.