The last notice re non-retention of sockeye was issued June 13/06 by DFO - nothing since...:
http://www-ops2.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/x...w_notice&lang=en&DOC_ID=89290&ID=recreational
Category(s): RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject: FN0427-Sockeye: Restrictions in Southern BC Waters - Non-retention in Effect
Recreational fishers are reminded that sockeye non-retention is currently in effect in all Southern B.C. waters including the tidal and non-tidal waters of the Fraser River (with the exception of Area 23, Barkley Sound sockeye which is currently open to sockeye retention). These waters include Areas 11 to 22, 24 to 28, 29 including the tidal and non-tidal waters of the Fraser River, 111,
121 and 123 to 127.
This action is currently required to protect weak early timed sockeye stocks including the Early Stuart component of the Fraser River sockeye return, Sakinaw Lake sockeye, Nimpkish River sockeye and other early timed sockeye stocks.
It is anticipated that sockeye retention opportunities targeting the expected abundant early summer and summer run components of the Fraser River sockeye return will commence in most areas by late July. The opening date for sockeye retention will be based on in-season assessment information on abundance and run timing.
For more information contact the local DFO office in your area for updated information as it becomes available.
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0427
Sent June 13, 2006 at 1535