http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/xnet/content/fns/index.cfm?pg=view_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=82138&ID=recreationalThe Fraser River Panel met Wednesday, August 24 to receive an update on the
migration of Fraser River sockeye salmon. The migration of Fraser River sockeye
through the marine assessment areas has continued to be generally strong over
recent days. At the meeting today the Panel increased the run size estimate of
Early Summer-run sockeye from 375,000 fish to 400,000 fish (56% of the 50%
probability level forecast of 718,000 fish). The Panel also approved an
increase in the run size estimate of Summer-run sockeye from 4,500,000 fish to
5,000,000 fish (45% of the 50% probability level forecast of 11,048,000 fish).
Fraser River temperature and flow conditions are currently satisfactory for the
migration of sockeye and pink salmon.
The Department is currently assessing the impacts to date on Late run stocks to
ensure that the 15% exploitation rate objective is not exceeded.
The next update will be Thursday, August 25th.