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[ynot]

 it is reported on ckwx 1130 that sport fishing for sockeye will close 19 sept. where do they get that info from.

[Robbie]

I heard that as well, must come from a DFO site.

[Rodney]

Yeah, it must have lol.

[ynot]

nobody knows except the panel and they meet tomorrow ,then they wll discuss the pros and cons.

[dennyman]

If you read the last posting from Rod, with regards to the Sockeye opening from DFO there was mention about how they wanted to minimize the catching of Coho in the lower Fraser. I would not be surprised if they shut it down before September 19th.

[Robert_G]

Last year, they allowed the bottom bouncers to floss pink all Sept.
How are this years sockeye and last years pink different? Both runs had massive numbers...and both runs came about the same time.
I wouldn't be suprised if Sockeye goes another 10 days or so.

[dennyman]

Now I have to take you up on that one, with regards to the Pink salmon fishing last year.  Comparing Pink fishing to Sockeye fishing is like comparing apples to oranges. The big difference is that Pink salmon will bite. Last year I fished in the Peg Leg area, and people were using a number of methods such as flyfishing, jig fishing, spoons or spinners and last but not least bottom bouncing/flossing. From what I could see bottom bouncing was not a productive or effective way to fish for these feisty little salmon. Now compare this to the Sockeye fishery where everyone is flossing and the potential for bycatch of other types of salmon increases. A big difference in the manner of fishing IMHO.

[funfisher]

I have heard many rumors as of late and am not sure which one to believe. Are they closing it today for rec or is that just for commercial. Can anyone please clarify.

Thanks 

[Easywater]

The last commercial run is today and I have heard that the rec closure will come on Sept 9th (Thursday evening).

It is possible that it may go to Sunday evening though.

We will find out after 4:00pm today with the PSC/DFO announcement.

[andrew5]

yes, so many rumors floating around... was out on the bar yesterday and the rumor was that it was supposed to be closed this morning at 7 a.m. Maybe that was commercial only.

I am assuming we can expect the official word on here when it comes down. Woudln't mind getting two more, since I only got my frist two yesterday, lol...

[Spooner]

    Gillnets are done in the river as of 7AM . Seiners and trollers may go longer do to the selective    nature of their fishing.

 Gett'm well you can boys!!!

  

[the carp]

the word in the sports shops is that it closes on the 19th

[andrew5]

anyone have an idea when we will have an official word as to when a specific end date might be?

[BBarley]

anyone have an idea when we will have an official word as to when a specific end date might be?

The Fraser River Panel is meeting today to update the fisheries, you will be able to read the results of that meeting today around 4pm.

Check out this link and watch for the September 7th update.
http://www.psc.org/news_frpnews.htm

[tworivers]

anyone have an idea when we will have an official word as to when a specific end date might be?

It must be close... as I just saw a homeless looking fellow riding a bike in North Surrey wearing a sign that read "ThE ENd is nEaR"