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[Steelhawk]

The lower Vedder seems to have many chums. We were targeting coho with spoons in canal and often accidentally caught a chum because there are so many of them. Will it be possible a hatchery based system like the Vedder be open to chum retention? Not that I like chum, it is just a curious question.

[chris gadsden]

Observed a good number of chum salmon showing today. landed 2, one a fresh run doe. There is a good number in Peach Creek as well.

[RalphH]

Chum salmon update FN1110: https://notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=310285&ID=all

"Catch in the Chum net through October 21 totaled 3,684 Chum Salmon. Combining this data with the historical information on return size and timing in a Bayesian non-linear regression model resulted in an expected terminal Fraser River Chum Salmon return of 1,126,000 Chum (median estimate), with a 50% migration date of October 20. The return is expected to be between 628,000 and 2,121,000 (80% probability), and there is a 76% chance the run size will meet the escapement goal of 800,000.

The current run size estimate is sufficient to allow for recreational and commercial opportunities (including First Nations Economic Opportunities) in the Fraser River. Additional information on potential fishing opportunities will be provided via separate fishery notices.

A reminder that opportunities to harvest Chum Salmon for commercial, recreational, and First Nations Food, Social, and Ceremonial purposes in the Fraser River mainstem will be constrained by management objectives for Interior Fraser Steelhead, a population of concern presently co-migrating with Chum Salmon in the Fraser River. Moving window closures are in place for all salmon fisheries located along the migratory route of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead, including Southern BC marine waters and the Fraser River and tributaries downstream of Thompson and Chilcotin River Steelhead spawning areas, as outlined in the 2024/2025 South Coast Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP). Harvest opportunities in all fisheries will be planned in line with these management measures.

While no additional in-season updates are planned at this time, we will continue to closely monitor Chum Salmon catch at the Albion test fishery over the coming days. Should new information indicate the need to update the current run size and timing estimate, additional updates will be provided."

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FWIW First  Nations FOS fisheries with drift and set nets below Port Mann and in the Tsawwassen Treaty Waters began today.

[Wade]

Opening on Nov 3.........don't understand why so late, it was opened up on Oct 22 in 2022, aren't we having a better return this year?

FN1117-Recreational - Salmon: - Chum - Region 2 Lower Mainland Non-tidal Fraser River Mainstem - Opening - November 3, 2024

[wildmanyeah]

Recreational fisheries are included in the Steelhead 42 day closure.

[stsfisher]

Opening on Nov 3.........don't understand why so late, it was opened up on Oct 22 in 2022, aren't we having a better return this year?

FN1117-Recreational - Salmon: - Chum - Region 2 Lower Mainland Non-tidal Fraser River Mainstem - Opening - November 3, 2024

FWIW First  Nations FOS fisheries with drift and set nets below Port Mann and in the Tsawwassen Treaty Waters began today.

Makes no sense, but I suppose if there is a FOS fishery the rec guys need one too....................
I mean really, who's out targeting chum on the main stem fraser above Mission Bridge in November other than sturgeon fisherman?

[redside1]

and then it's go time for those that like chum fishing in the Fraser Tribs
Category(s):
    RECREATIONAL - Salmon


    Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN1119-RECREATIONAL - Salmon: - Chum - Region 2 Lower Mainland Tributary Systems - Opening - October 26, 2024

Further to FN1110, the in-season expected Fraser River Chum salmon run size estimate for the return to the Fraser River of 1,126,000 Chum is sufficient to allow for recreational fishing opportunities in some Region 2 tributaries as follows:

Effective October 26, 2024 to November 30, 2024, the daily limit for Chum salmon is two (2) in the following waters:

-Alouette River and tributaries, upstream of the 216th Street Bridge to a line between two fishing boundary signs at Allco park; and
downstream of the 216th Street Bridge to the confluence of the Pitt River.

-Chehalis River downstream of the logging bridge 2.4 km downstream of Chehalis Lake, including tributaries to that part.

-Chilliwack/Vedder River (including Sumas River) from a line between 2 fishing boundary signs on either side of the Chilliwack River 100 m downstream from the confluence of the Chilliwack River and Slesse Creek downstream including that portion of the Sumas River from the Barrow Town Pump Station downstream to fishing boundary signs near the confluence with the Fraser River

-Harrison River, from the outlet of Harrison Lake downstream to the Highway 7 Bridge; and
from the Highway 7 Bridge downstream to the confluence with the Fraser River.

-Nicomen (including Dewdney) Slough, from the Highway 7 bridge at Dewdney downstream to the Fraser River.

-Serpentine River downstream of 168th Street at Bothwell Park.

-Stave River, downstream of BC Hydro Dam to the CPR Railway Bridge, except you shall not fish for Salmon in that portion of the Stave River, known as the Ruskin Spawning Channel on the east bank of the BC Hydro park from the inlet near the dam, downstream to the boat ramp crossing.

Variation Orders in effect: 2024-RCT-429, 2024-RCT-016, 2024-RFQ-434, 2024-GMB-018.

NOTES AND REMINDERS:

Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters of British Columbia.

No fishing is allowed within 100 meters of any government facility operated for counting, passing or rearing fish.

It is illegal to willfully foul hook a salmon. If you accidentally foul hook a salmon in the ocean, it may be retained if the species is open to retention. If you accidentally foul hook a salmon in any lake or stream, including the tidal parts of coastal streams, it may not be retained and you must release it immediately with the least amount of harm as possible.

The term "marked", "hatchery marked", or "adipose fin clipped" means a fish that has a healed scar in place of the adipose fin.

All anglers must have a licence to fish in non-tidal waters in BC. Apply for your BC non-tidal waters recreational fishing licence and non-tidal salmon surcharge at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence

Anglers are advised to check at: http://bcsportfishguide.ca and https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/fishing-regulations for fishing closures and other recreational fishing regulations and information.

Fishers are encouraged to participate in the Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labelling and submitting heads from hatchery marked Chinook and Coho Salmon to head depots. The head-off measurement can be used by enforcement officers to assess compliance on size limits if you remove the head from Chinook or Coho. Recovery of microscopic coded-wire tags found inside hatchery marked Chinook and Coho heads provide critical information for coast-wide Salmon stock assessment programs. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program toll free at 1-866-483-9994 for further information.

Report suspicious activity or violations by email at DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by calling the 24-hour, toll-free Observe, Record, and Report line at 1-800-465-4336 or 604-607-4186 in greater Vancouver.

The 24-hour, toll-free information line for fishery notices regarding openings and closures is 1-866-431-3474 or 604-666-2828 in greater Vancouver.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN1119
Sent October 24, 2024 at 12:14
Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

[fic]

2 chums allowed for the Vedder?  It has always been 1 when it was open in the past.

[coastangler]

They also opened the Squamish main stem (not tributaries) for Chum catch & release. That's great news and something I thought I'd never see again in my lifetime. Wonder if they will ever consider opening retention for pinks or chums ever in that system again (at least in the main river)

https://notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm?pg=view_notice&DOC_ID=310341&ID=all