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[4x4]

Saw many fishing boats in the river today. What is DFO thinking. The Chum numbers are so low. Mind numbing.

https://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fraserriver/firstnations/HTMLs/CommunalOpeningTimes.html

[Phronesis]

What is the reasoning behind this? Thought we are far from escapement numbers

[RalphH]

The DFO notice said escapement was not sufficient for a recreational opening. FNs get first priority.

As for numbers - I saw 1 boat with a net out while driving over the Alex Fraser Thursday. Most bands now just contract it out to one boat to get their allocation & distribute the catch from there.

[wildmanyeah]

anyone can submit feedback to the IFMP when the draft is put out in the spring, alternative you can attended your local sfac meeting and submit feedback or present motions that can be put forward to DFO.


the Fraser chum harvest plan is on page 315 of the IFMP

https://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/library-bibliotheque/41187404.pdf

Fraser River Terminal Run Size <500,000

Harvest Plan- Reduced directed harvest of Chum Salmon in FSC and test fisheries. Harvest rate not to exceed 10% of the terminal run size for Fraser Chum

Lower Fraser First Nations - Reduced allocation and limited fisheries (reduced hours and days/week fishing)
Commercial - Closed
Recreational - Mainstem Fraser River and tributaries closed to fishing for Chum Salmon


Fraser River Terminal Run Size 500,000 to 800,000

Harvest Plan - Directed harvest of Chum Salmon limited to FSC and test fisheries. Catch not to exceed 91,800 (82,800 First Nations* and 9,000 test fishing).

Lower Fraser First Nations - Normal
Commercial - Closed
Recreational - Mainstem Fraser River closed to fishing for Chum Salmon. Non-retention of Chum Salmon in tributaries

[Phronesis]

Thanks for the info🙏

[4x4]

The DFO notice said escapement was not sufficient for a recreational opening. FNs get first priority.

As for numbers - I saw 1 boat with a net out while driving over the Alex Fraser Thursday. Most bands now just contract it out to one boat to get their allocation & distribute the catch from there.

There were 5 boats above Golden Ears Bridge yesterday and 7 today between GE and above Derby Reach.

[stsfisher]

There were 5 boats above Golden Ears Bridge yesterday and 7 today between GE and above Derby Reach.

Yup about 7 or 8 working Derby all weekend.

[coastangler]

pretty much, I think last year we made a discussion and asked anyone who caught one to post it and nobody posted a single catch and reported one...

Not that Youtube fishing videos are a reflection of reality (lol) but I remember stumping upon this video and noting to myself that I should give a go to the Tidal Fraser for Coho this season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFvTtdeU5qY - so far I haven't convinced myself given how good is still in the rivers but that guy makes it look so easy haha

[Darko]

Not that Youtube fishing videos are a reflection of reality (lol) but I remember stumping upon this video and noting to myself that I should give a go to the Tidal Fraser for Coho this season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFvTtdeU5qY - so far I haven't convinced myself given how good is still in the rivers but that guy makes it look so easy haha

I stopped giving myself false confidence from videos of people catching. They could 20 years experience and be on their 11th outing of the season 

[coastangler]

I stopped giving myself false confidence from videos of people catching. They could 20 years experience and be on their 11th outing of the season 

Agreed! Still entertaining to watch though (and dream about lol)

[fic]

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[Jamier]

These sub areas they are referring to are on the outside.  Nothing open inside the river yet. Maybe we might see a notice today.

[stsfisher]

https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s29-eng.html

Coho salmon (hatchery)    29-1 to 29-5,29-8    30cm    Barbless Hook & Line    2/4/-    Open until Dec 31 (See Restrictions)

Seems like it's open now. Anyone Catch anything?

This is not a Fraser River opening, please delete as it will create a lot of confusion here with many anglers. Fraser River subs are 29-11 through 29-16 maybe a 17 in there. No where near the subs mentioned above.

[Jamier]

Nov 3, 2023  No notices of any Tidal Fraser opening yet.  What are the chances? 

[Fish Assassin]

Nov 3, 2023  No notices of any Tidal Fraser opening yet.  What are the chances?

As much as there will be a sockeye opening.