The Fraser Salmon & Watershed Program (FSWP) in conjunction with the Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) is conducting a sockeye hook and release pilot 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.
Meeting Location and Time: Island 22 boat launch each day of the study at 8:00 AM
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 starting August 5th, August 18th and August 29th
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