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COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0749-COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net - Area E - Area 29- Fraser River Sockeye Openings
Fraser River Sockeye:
The Area E Gill Net fishery closed as scheduled at 10:00 hours Tuesday, August
31.
Further to FN0735, Gillnets open for 12 hours commencing at 07:00 hours
Wednesday, September 1 to 19:00 hours Wednesday, September 1 in Subareas 29-1
to 29-4, 29-6, 29-7, and 29-9 to 29-17.V.O. # 2010-STN-GN-006
Gillnets open for 12 hours commencing at 07:00 hours Thursday, September 2 to
19:00 hours Thursday, September 2 in Subareas 29-1 to 29-4, 29-6, 29-7, and 29-
9 to 29-17.V.O. # 2010-STN-GN-007
A maximum net length of 100 fathoms is in place for these opening. This means
that a maximum aggregate net length of 100 fathoms (approximately 187.5 metres)
is on the drum of the vessel.
The target species for this fishery is sockeye salmon although retention of
chinook, chum and pink salmon is permitted. Fisher harvesters are reminded
mandatory non-retention and non-possession of all coho, steelhead, and sturgeon
are in effect.
New for 2010 is the requirement for start and end fishing reports. Vessel
masters must, prior to leaving for the fishing grounds, phone AMR at 1-888-387-
0007 and provide a start fishing report. Refer to 2010 Area E Conditions of
Licence for more information including provisions for vessel masters using
electronic harvest logs.
Notes:
1. Maximum mesh size is 140 mm (approximately 5.5 inches). Maximum depth 60
meshes. Maximum hang ratio 3:1. Maximum corkline to web distance 45 cm.
2. Fishers are reminded that a mandatory harvest log (paper harvest log or
electronic paper log) and catch reporting program is in place for the 2010
season. At the end of each fishing day prior to 08:00 hrs of the next day, the
vessel master must, as a condition of licence, report their catch by and record
their catch information in their Salmon Log Book. Note that a report is
required for all fishing activity even if no fish are caught. Please refer to
appropriate sections of the 2010 Area E Conditions of Licence and Logbook
instructions for the reporting format and requirements.
3. All vessels must have operating revival tanks that meet the specifications
as outlined in the 2010 Area E conditions of licence.
4. Fishers are requested to avoid fishing among birds and not to run the line
if birds are near the net. Fishers are requested to retain all dead birds
which are entangled and to release live and unharmed birds by placing them in
the water. Please check all birds for metal bird bands (rings) on the leg. If
a bird is banded please contact Laurie Wilson with the band number and capture
date and location at 1-866-431-2473 (BIRD) or by the email below. Handle birds
with gloves, double bag dead birds and label each bird with date, time, and
location and store them on ice. Please call your local charter patrol to
organize pick-up or drop them off at a local DFO office. Alternatively, please
send photographs of birds with a reference object such as a coin, and the date,
time and location to
laurie.wilson@ec.gc.ca. Your names and vessel names do
not need to be identified or included.
5. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is interested in reports of sea turtles in BC
waters. By documenting sightings we are able to learn more about how, when,
and where these turtles are using our waters. If you see or entangle a sea
turtle, please call this toll-free phone number: 1-866-I SAW ONE (1-866-472-
9663). Please include information such as the type of sea turtle seen (i.e.
leatherback), the location, and time of sighting and if entanglement has
occurred.
The next update on the progress of Fraser River sockeye runs will be on Friday,
September 3 in the PM following the next scheduled meeting of the Fraser River
Panel.
Recorded updates for Area E fleet are available at (604) 666-2828.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Barbara Mueller, Resource Manager (604)666-2370
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0749
Sent August 31, 2010 at 13:35
Visit us on the Web at
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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