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[Rodney]

Ongoing updates will be posted throughout the summer. The Fraser River is closed for salmon fishing until July 15th.


June 17th, 2010's update by Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=125258&ID=recreational

The potential for low spawning escapements of Spring and Summer (age 5-2) Fraser Chinook has been identified as a potential concern for 2010.  To ensure fishery management objectives are achieved, the Department bases fishery management actions on whether in season estimated returns are less than 30,000 (zone 1), less than 60,000 (zone 2), or greater than 60,000 (zone 3).  Management actions in each zone range from closures or fishery restrictions (zone 1), non-retention or limited directed fisheries (zone 2), or directed fisheries (zone 3).  Pre-season planning was based on a return less than 30,000 given the potential for poor marine survival rates to have affected returns.

In season estimates of the return of Spring and Summer (age 5-2) chinook to the Fraser River are based on the relationship between historical returns and cumulative catch per unit effort (CPUE) at the Albion chinook test fishery for the statistical weeks beginning in May through the second week in June.  The cumulative CPUE in 2010 is slightly higher than the previous 2 years but lower than the historical average.  Weekly point estimates of Fraser Spring and Summer (age 5-2) chinook returns during this time period have ranged from approximately 56,000 to 67,000 chinook.

Given the uncertainty about the in season estimated return to the Fraser River, the Department plans to implement management actions consistent with zone 2 after July 15, 2010.  Specific management actions announced previously to protect Fraser Spring 4-2 chinook (see FN0346 and FN0347) will remain in effect until July 15, 2010 when greater than 70% of the Spring 4-2 chinook run has entered the Fraser.  Actions for Fraser Spring and Summer (age 5-2) chinook after July 15th will be announced in a separate fishery notice.

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 1-(866) 431-FISH or in Vancouver area:  604-666-2828.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact the local DFO office in your area for further information.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0440
Sent June 17, 2010 at 1028


June 29th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement01.pdf

The Fraser River Panel met on Tuesday, June 29 to receive an update on the migration of Early Stuart sockeye and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

It is too early in the marine migration of Early Stuart sockeye to provide estimates of their run size or timing. However, the assessed abundance of Early Stuart sockeye to-date is consistent with their forecast abundance. Migration conditions for sockeye entering the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. The discharge of the Fraser River at Hope on June 28 was 5,900 cms, which is approximately 9% lower than average for this date. The water temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on June 28 was 14.9 0 C, which is just 0.1 0 C warmer than average for this date.

The lower than normal snowpack levels in the Fraser River watershed are projected to result in lower than normal flows in 2010, which may result in periodic high water temperatures in the Fraser River this summer. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.
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All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing at the present

The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on July 6, 2010.

[chris gadsden]

 From above.
The lower than normal snowpack levels in the Fraser River watershed are projected to result in lower than normal flows in 2010, which may result in periodic high water temperatures in the Fraser River this summer. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.
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I would think the Fraser water should remain cool for a while as we had frost  yesterday morning will I was fishing a Merritt lake.

[Easywater]

I thought I heard on the radio the other day that the Fraser Sockeye run is estimated at 11.4 million fish?

[dustin]

berrys bait and tackle report says 18 million.

[Rodney]

July 6th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement02.pdf

The Fraser River Panel met Tuesday, July 6 to receive an update on the migration of Early Stuart sockeye and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

In-season assessments indicate that daily abundances of Early Stuart sockeye are tracking levels larger than expected based on the pre-season forecast (median value of 41,000 fish). An updated estimate of total Early Stuart run size is expected at the next Panel meeting. Migratory conditions for sockeye entering the Fraser River are presently satisfactory. Fraser River discharge measured at Hope was 4769 cms on July 5, which is below average for this date. Fraser River water temperature at Qualark was 14.7 °C, which is near average for this date. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.

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 9, 2010.

[Rodney]

July 9th, 2010's regulatory announcement by Fraser River Panel of Pacific Salmon Commission
http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2010/Announcement03.pdf

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

At the meeting today, the Fraser River Panel approved an increase in the run size estimate of Early Stuart sockeye from the pre-season forecast of 41,000 fish to 110,000 fish. The 50% migration timing of Early Stuart sockeye through Area 20 is estimated to be July 6, which is 4 days later than the pre-season forecast, and 2 days later than the historical average. Assessments of Early Summer-run sockeye abundance should be available later in July after their peak migration through marine areas has occurred.
River conditions for sockeye entering the Fraser River are presently satisfactory for migration . On July 8 the discharge of the Fraser River at Hope was approximately 4445 cms, which is approximately 26% below average for this date. The temperature of the Fraser River at Qualark Creek on July 8 was 15.5 0C, which is slightly above average for this date. Fraser River discharge levels and water temperatures will be monitored closely to determine if specific management actions are required during the in-river migratory period to help achieve sockeye escapement goals.

All commercial fisheries in Panel Area waters remain closed to fishing

The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday July 13, 2010.

July 9th's news release

[roeman]

I would think the Fraser water should remain cool for a while as we had frost  yesterday morning will I was fishing a Merritt lake.
[/quote]

Out on the Fraser in Mission on Friday night, water temp on the sounder was 59.5 to 60.2.
Up from 54 two weeks ago.  Not sure what it means but it is sure rising.

[Rodney]

2010's Tidal Fraser River (Areas 29-11 to 17) chinook salmon openings
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=125609&ID=recreational

Further to FN0440 the in season prediction of Chinook returns to the Fraser River ranges from approximately 56,000 to 67,000. Given the uncertainty about the in season estimated return to the Fraser River, the Department plans to implement management actions consistent with zone 2 after July 15, 2010.
   
Specific management actions announced previously to protect Fraser Spring 4-2 chinook (see FN0346 and FN0347) will remain in effect until July 15, 2010 when greater than 70% of the Spring 4-2 Chinook run has entered the Fraser. After July 15, 2010 the following actions come into effect:
   
All retained Chinook must be at least 30 cm.
   
Effective at 23:59 hours Friday, July 16, 2010 (please note the amendment to this opening time) and until 23:59 hours Thursday July 29, 2010, in Subareas 29-11 to 29-17, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is one per day with a minimum length of 30 cm and a maximum length of 77 cm.

Effective 00:01 hours Friday, July 30, 2010 and until 23:59 hours Tuesday, August 31 2010, in Subareas 29-11 to 29-17 (tidal Fraser), the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 50 cm.

Effective 00:01 hours Wednesday, September 1, 2010 and until 23:59 hours Friday, December 31 2010, in Subareas 29-11 to 29-17, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 62 cm.

V.O. 2010-289

Notes:

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact the local DFO office in your area or Debra Sneddon, Resource Manager
for Recreational fisheries at 604-666-6509.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0496
Sent July 6, 2010 at 1128

[Rodney]

2010's Non-tidal Fraser River (Region 2) chinook salmon openings
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=125605&ID=recreational

Further to FN0440 the in season prediction of Chinook returns to the Fraser River ranges from approximately 56,000 to 67,000. Given the uncertainty about the in season estimated return to the Fraser River, the Department plans to implement management actions consistent with zone 2 after July 15, 2010.
   
Specific management actions announced previously to protect Fraser Spring 4-2 chinook (see FN0346 and FN0347) will remain in effect until July 15, 2010 when greater than 70% of the Spring 4-2 Chinook run has entered the Fraser. After July 15, 2010 the following actions come into effect:
   
All retained Chinook must be at least 30 cm.
   
Effective one hour before sunrise Friday, July 16, 2010 and until one hour after sunset Thursday July 29, 2010, in those waters of the Fraser River in Region 2, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is one (1) per day with a minimum length of 30 cm and a maximum length of 77 cm.

Effective one hour before sunrise Friday, July 30, 2010 and until one hour after sunset Tuesday, August 31 2010, in those waters of the Fraser River in Region 2, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 50 cm.

Effective one hour before sunrise Wednesday, September 1, 2010 and until one hour after sunset Friday, December 31 2010, in those waters of the Fraser River in Region 2, the daily limit for wild or hatchery marked chinook salmon is four (4) per day with only one over 62 cm.

V.O.# 2010-290

Notes:

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact the local DFO office in your area or Debra Sneddon, Resource Manager for Recreational fisheries at 604-666-6509.
         
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0495
Sent July 6, 2010 at 1120

[rides bike to work]

GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES!!!

[mattyo]

DING DING DING DING

[chris gadsden]

DING DING DING DING

does that mean bar fishing only?

[BwiBwi]

I tought that's bear bells.   

[armytruck]

I thought it was the start to round # 1 .

[Weatherby]

67,000 fish...that doesn't sound like alot . Am I reading it correct,you are aloud to keep wild and hatchery fish?