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[trot]

Certainly don't want to fire that debate up either. I understand they requested people fish selectively, however that never stopped the crowds. I would think if they simply said no "bottom bouncing otherwise stiff fines will be issued" a large amount would obey...Wishful thinking I am sure.

[Rodney]

If anyone is interested in knowing how regulations are implemented by DFO for the non-tidal portion of the Fraser River, you're welcome to attend the Upper Fraser Valley Sport Fishing Advisory Committee meetings. The next one will most likely be around late October/early November.

[trot]

If anyone is interested in knowing how regulations are implemented by DFO for the non-tidal portion of the Fraser River, you're welcome to attend the Upper Fraser Valley Sport Fishing Advisory Committee meetings. The next one will most likely be around late October/early November.

Thanks, will it be posted on here as it gets closer to the time?

[Rodney]

I'll post the date when it becomes available and who to contact if you wish to attend.

[liketofish]

I was on a bar on the fraser for the last 2 days, and I watched countless people flossing for sockeye and retaining them too...
Some would bbq it right away and others would claim to me its a pink....
There is too much ignorance on the river and little to nothing being done.
I'm actually shocked that there are so many people willing to poach.
also. when bar fishing. that counts as 1 rod. that's the legal limit. yet many many many people are barfishing and right beside that bottom bouncing. 2 guys 4 rods in the water....

Can you name that bar here so that people including me will go there or call DFO all day until they show up to catch those retaining sockeyes? When you say 'countless', it is something DFO should know and should take action. If there is bbq going on there with the soc, they can't just run and CO can catch them. We need to do something to protect sockeye if the stock is too low for harvest by anybody including FN. Leave the fish alone. There are always pinks around. Go Furry Creek and you will have your limit of 4 fish.

[Rodney]

Friday, August 9, 2013

The Fraser River Panel met Friday, August 9 to receive an update on the migration of Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

The passage of Fraser sockeye through the marine assessment areas has increased slightly since last week but is still far below pre-season expectations. At the meeting today, the run size estimate of 452,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was unchanged. Also at the meeting today, the Panel approved a run size estimate of 2,000,000 Summer-run sockeye, which is slightly over half of their median forecast level of abundance with an estimated 50% migration timing though Area 20 of August 8, which is five days later than expected. The low return of Summer-run sockeye thus far has severely constrained harvest opportunities that were expected during pre-season planning. DNA analyses of sockeye sampled from recent marine test fisheries indicates that Late Shuswap sockeye comprise most of the Late-run sockeye currently migrating through the marine approach routes. Run size assessments for Late-run sockeye will be conducted over the next few weeks. DNA analyses indicate that Fraser River pink salmon continue to comprise a small proportion of the pink salmon migrating through the marine approach routes. An in-season estimate of the abundance of Fraser River pink salmon will not be available until late August, which is when their peak migration through the assessment areas is expected to occur.

Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River have worsened over the past week with water temperatures reaching record highs for the date on some days. On August 8, the Fraser River water discharge at Hope was 3,230 cms, which is approximately 20% lower than average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 8 was 21.3C, which is 3.5C higher than average for this date, and a record high temperature for this date. Sustained exposure of sockeye to Fraser River water temperatures in this range may cause severe stress and early mortality.

The Panel announced the following regulations for Panel Area waters:

CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

Remains closed to fishing.

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 7, 2013, to 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, August 10, 2013.

ALL CITIZEN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

(Note: U. S. All Citizen 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 13, 2013.

[Rodney]

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday, August 13 to receive an update on the migration of Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

The passage of Fraser sockeye through the marine assessment areas has increased over the past several days. At the meeting today, the run size estimate of 452,000 Early Summer-run sockeye was increased to 475,000 fish. The estimated 50% marine timing of Early Summer-run sockeye through Area 20 is still July 22. There was no change in the run size estimate of 2,000,000 Summer-run sockeye. Late-run sockeye migration through the marine approach routes has been building over recent days. A run size assessment for Late-run sockeye should be available by next week. The migration of Fraser River pink salmon through the marine assessment areas has been stronger than expected to-date. An in-season run size estimate for Fraser River pink salmon will not be available until later in August when their peak migration through the assessment areas is expected to occur.

On August 12, the Fraser River water discharge at Hope was 3,040 cms, which is approximately 21% lower than average for this date. Fraser River water temperatures have continued to be at record high levels over recent days. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 12 was 21.6 C, which is 3.8 C higher than average for this date. Sustained exposure of sockeye to Fraser River water temperatures in this range has been shown to cause severe stress and early mortality.

The Panel announced the following regulations for Panel Area waters:

CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

Remains closed to fishing.

UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

ALL CITIZEN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

(Note: U. S. All Citizen 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 16, 2013.

[Rodney]

Friday, August 16, 2013

The Fraser River Panel met Friday, August 16 to receive an update on the migration of Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

The abundance of Fraser River sockeye migrating through the marine approach routes has been strong over the past week. At the meeting today, the Panel increased the run size estimate for Early Summer-run sockeye from 475,000 fish to 520,000 fish with 50% marine timing through Area 20 of July 24, which is one day later than expected. The Panel also increased the run size estimate for Summer-run sockeye from 2,000,000 fish to 2,300,000 fish with 50% marine timing through Area 20 of August 9, which is six days later than expected. An assessment of the abundance of Late-run sockeye should be available next week. Recent DNA analyses indicate that the proportion of Fraser River pink salmon migrating through the marine approach routes has been building over the past week. The migration of Fraser River pink salmon through the marine assessment areas is tracking abundance levels exceeding their median forecast run size of almost nine million fish, assuming their 50% migration timing through Area 20 is approximately August 28.

Daily Fraser River water temperatures have been at record high levels over the past week, which is expected to cause considerable en route and pre-spawning mortality of Fraser sockeye. On August 15, the Fraser River water discharge at Hope was 3,010 cms, which is approximately 17% lower than average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 15 was 21.0 C, which is 3.3 C higher than average for this date. Water temperatures are forecast to decrease over the next several days, which should improve migration conditions for Fraser sockeye.

The Panel announced the following regulations for Panel Area waters:

CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

Remains closed to fishing.

UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

ALL CITIZEN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

(Note: U. S. All Citizen 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 20, 2013.

[Rodney]

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday, August 20 to receive an update on the migration of Fraser River sockeye and pink salmon and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

The abundance of Fraser River sockeye migrating through the marine approach routes has decreased over the past several days as the marine migration of Summer-run and Late-run sockeye declines. At the meeting today, the run size estimates of 520,000 Early Summer-run and 2,300,000 Summer-run sockeye were unchanged. Late-run sockeye abundance assessments of Late Shuswap/Portage stocks exceed their median forecast level while those for Birkenhead and Weaver stocks are tracking at the lower end of their forecast abundance levels. Assessments of Fraser River pink salmon abundance will be conducted over the next few weeks.

On August 19, the Fraser River water discharge at Hope was 2,890 cms, which is approximately 14% lower than average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on August 19 was 19.7C, which is 2.2C higher than average for this date. Water temperatures are forecast to decrease over the next several days, which will improve migration conditions for Fraser sockeye.

The Panel announced the following regulations for Panel Area waters:

CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

Remains closed to fishing.

UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

ALL CITIZEN FISHERY:

Remains closed to fishing.

(Note: U. S. All Citizen 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 23, 2013.

[VAGAbond]

There are some three year old sockeye in the runs.  Just wondering if there will be any significant showing of three year old fish this year from that massive 2010 run?

[Rantalot]

Do they put these notices out in other languages Rod ? The last two days coming home from work along river Road I have seen multiple Asian guys chucking spoons with salmon rods on the only pull out left to fish from.

[Rodney]

No.

[Rantalot]

Maybe its something that needs to looked at ?

[trot]

Maybe its something that needs to looked at ?

So why don't you make a call and suggest that?

[Kenwee]

DFO should have been called to report the guys fishing where no fishing is allowed.