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[Rodney]

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The Fraser River Panel met Thursday, September 18 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider harvest opportunities and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

The 2014 total Fraser River sockeye return of 20,733,500 was unchanged at the meeting today. The current adopted run-sizes, by management group are 233,500 Early Stuart, 1,900,000 Early Summer-run, 7,800,000 Summer-run and 10,800,000 Late-run sockeye.
A significant number of Late-run sockeye continue to delay in the Strait of Georgia. Later upstream migration timing of Late-run sockeye is associated with lower management adjustment values and higher en route survival. The Panel adopted a Late-run management adjustment value (pMA) of 0.1 with a 50% Mission upstream migration timing date of September 21. Fraser River sockeye migration conditions remain satisfactory.

The Panel extended regulatory control of U.S. Panel Area 7A to 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Saturday, September 27, 2014.

The Panel announced the following regulations for Panel Area waters:

CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

Area 29-1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll ITQ fishery from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday August 6, 2014 until further notice. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).

Area 29-3, 29-4, 29-6, and 29-10: As previously announced, open to Area B purse seine ITQ fishery in waters deeper than 45 meters from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily from Tuesday, September 16, 2014, through Thursday, September 18, 2014. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notice for further details).

Area 29-3, 29-4, 29-6, and 29-10: Open to Area B purse seine ITQ fishery in waters deeper than 45 meters from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily from Friday, September 19, 2014, through Monday, September 22, 2014. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notice for further details).

UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:

Areas 6, 7 and 7A: As previously announced, open for net fishing from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 through 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Area 7A: Open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2014 until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

ALL CITIZEN FISHERY:

Area 7 and 7A: Open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Area 7A: Open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21,
2014.

Area 7 and 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:25 a.m. until 11:59 pm (midnight), Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Area 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:30 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. (midnight), Sunday, September 21, 2014.

Area 7 and 7A: As previously scheduled, open to reefnets from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily from Thursday, September 18, 2014 through Saturday, September 20, 2014

(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty 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 Monday, September 22, 2014.

http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2014/Announcement23.pdf

[Rodney]

The Fraser River Panel met on Thursday, September 18, 2014 to receive an update
on the migration of the Fraser sockeye runs and review the status of migration
conditions in the Fraser River watershed.   

The migration of sockeye past the Mission hydroacoustics site has remained low
over the past several days, while the migration of sockeye past Hells Gate has
been fluctuating. In river test fisheries catches have also been variable in
recent days.

Recent stock identification analyses indicated Fraser sockeye contributions of
approximately 5% Summer run and 95% Late run in the lower river and 16% Summer
and 84% Lates further upstream at the Whonnock test fishery.

The estimated upriver migration of sockeye past Mission through September 17th
is 6,738,000 fish in total of which 227,900 are estimated to be Early Stuart
sockeye, 1,205,300 Early Summer run, 3,701,700 Summer run and 1,603,100 Late
Run. At this time there continues to be a large number of late run sockeye
holding in the gulf with uncertainty as to when they will enter the Fraser
River.

At today's meeting, the Fraser River Panel made no changes to run sizes for any
of the run timing groups but did adopt a change to the management adjustment
for late run sockeye to 0.10 with a 50% river entry date of September 21st. 
Fish condition has been good in recent Fraser River fisheries and observations
in the rivers and lakes in the interior.

First Nations FSC fisheries targeting Fraser sockeye are nearing completion in
most areas.  Fishers are requested to check updated times and restrictions for
their local area.

The Area H troll commercial sockeye ITQ fishery remains open in Area 29 until
further notice.

The Area B seine commercial sockeye ITQ fishery in Area 29 was extended from
Friday September 19th to Monday, September 22nd, 2014. Details will be
announced in a separate fishery notice.

Retention of sockeye in Marine and Lower Fraser River recreational fisheries
continue.  Refer to fishery notices FN0720 and FN0721 for details.

The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Monday,
September 22, 2014.



FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Jennifer Nener 604-666-6478
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1030
Sent September 18, 2014 at 1434

http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=164418&ID=all

[ynot]

A commercial economic opportunity fishery is authorized for the Tsawwassen
First Nation for sockeye salmon using shallow seines in the lower Fraser River.

This fishery is open from 06:00 hours to 20:00 hours Monday, September 22, 2014

[Rodney]

Monday, September 22, 2014

The Fraser River Panel met Monday, September 22 to review stock assessment data on the Fraser River sockeye runs, consider harvest opportunities and review migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed.

At the meeting today the run-size estimate of 7,800,000 Summer-run sockeye was increased to 7,900,000 fish. The current adopted run-sizes, by management group are 233,500 Early Stuart, 1,900,000 Early Summer-run, 7,900,000 Summer-run and 10,800,000 Late-run sockeye. The total 2014 Fraser River sockeye return is currently estimated to be 20,833,500 fish.

Over the past few days a significant number of Late-run sockeye have migrated upstream past Mission, B.C. Some sockeye continue to delay in the Strait of Georgia. Later upstream migration timing of Late-run sockeye is associated with higher migration survival.

The Panel announced the following regulations for Panel Area waters:

CANADIAN FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

Area 29-1 to 6: As previously announced, open to Area H troll ITQ fishery from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday August 6, 2014 until further notice. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notices for further details).

Area 29-3, 29-4, 29-6, and 29-10: Open to Area B purse seine ITQ fishery in waters deeper than 45 meters from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily beginning Tuesday, September 23, 2014 until further notice. (Please refer to DFO Fishery Notice for further details).

UNITED STATES FRASER RIVER PANEL AREA WATERS:

TREATY INDIAN FISHERY:

Area 7A: As previously announced, open to net fishing from 5:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2014 until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

Area 7A: Extended for net fishing from 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014 through 11:59 p.m. (midnight) Saturday, September 27, 2014.

ALL CITIZEN FISHERY:

Area 7A: Open to purse seines from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

Area 7A: Open to gillnets from 8:35 a.m. until 11:59 pm (midnight), Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

(Note: U. S. Non-Treaty 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 Thursday, September 25, 2014.

http://www.psc.org/NewsRel/2014/Announcement24.pdf

[Knnn]

I'm guessing we will here (here! omg my speling is terrible) today when sox retention closes?  Has this season extended later than normal?

[ynot]

staying open, this must be the latest ever opening.my freezer is full.

[Knnn]

staying open, this must be the latest ever opening.my freezer is full.

ynot; could you let me know where you find this information.  Is there any indication when it is likely to close?

[Zackattack]

Open until further notice
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=164672&ID=all

[Knnn]

Thanks.

[Humpy]

RIP Thompson Steelhead and endangered interior coho.

[Dave]

RIP Thompson Steelhead and endangered interior coho.

X2, plus so many other lesser known stocks, along with early Chilliwack chum and coho, plus Cultus sockeye (weren't they considered endangered?)

Surely enough sockeye have been caught, by all user groups  ... if there is indeed a surplus of spawners on the Adams this fall it's unlikely to be more than in 2010 which resulted in this years return. 

I suggest it's time to stop all but FN from harvesting these fish; and indeed FN should take a long look in the mirror before setting another net.

[ynot]

The target species in this fishery is Fraser River sockeye salmon; the
incidental catch of chum may be retained for sale.  There will be non-retention
of chinook, coho, steelhead and sturgeon. This fishery has been designed to
address stocks of concern. All non-target species will be released back to the
water alive and unharmed.
 
It is mandatory that all salmon retained under the authority of this licence be
transported to the nearest landing station and made available for inspection. 
A monitor shall be present during all landing of catch to record the number and
weight of each species of salmon delivered.

There will be a monitor on board each vessel during fishing activity to record
set by set information.

Reporting requirements, operating revival tanks and brailing are mandatory as
condition of the licence.

At the end of each fishing day the monitors will submit the daily data to the
Musqueam Fisheries Department who will then forward to DFO.
   

[Humpy]

The target species in this fishery is Fraser River sockeye salmon; the
incidental catch of chum may be retained for sale.  There will be non-retention
of chinook, coho, steelhead and sturgeon. This fishery has been designed to
address stocks of concern. All non-target species will be released back to the
water alive and unharmed.

It is mandatory that all salmon retained under the authority of this licence be
transported to the nearest landing station and made available for inspection. 
A monitor shall be present during all landing of catch to record the number and
weight of each species of salmon delivered.

There will be a monitor on board each vessel during fishing activity to record
set by set information.

Reporting requirements, operating revival tanks and brailing are mandatory as
condition of the licence.

At the end of each fishing day the monitors will submit the daily data to the
Musqueam Fisheries Department who will then forward to DFO.

Having a hard time believing that is going to happen.
It's been open long enough, close it and let other fish get by.

[ynot]

There will be a monitor on board each vessel during fishing activity to record
set by set information.

Reporting requirements, operating revival tanks and brailing are mandatory as
condition of the licence.


   

[silver ghost]

There will be a monitor on board each vessel during fishing activity to record
set by set information.

Reporting requirements, operating revival tanks and brailing are mandatory as
condition of the licence.

"Operating revival tanks" just means that they have to have a revival tank on board that is in good working order. It does not mean they have to actually use them.

It makes a great fish cooler for the coho, steelhead and chinook by-catch retained for crew members when not in use...