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Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Subject: FN0088-Demonstration Fishery - Salmon: Troll - First Nations - AABM Chinook - February 13-28, 2017 Opening
The Ahousaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht and Tla-o-qui-aht
First Nations’ (T’aaq-wiihak Nations) AABM chinook salmon demonstration fishery
by troll will open from 00:01 hours February 13, to 23:59 hours February 28,
2017, or close earlier if the chinook total allowable catch of 1,268 pieces has
been reached.
The following areas are open with the exception of Rockfish Conservation Areas:
- Portions of Area 24: Subareas 24-6, 24-8, 24-9 and that portion of Subarea 24-
2 seaward of a line commencing at Starling Point Light (49°23.647 N, 126°13.849
W) then heading 270 degrees true West to the opposite shoreline of Sydney Inlet
(49°23.646 N, 126°15.742 W).
- Portions of Area 25: Subareas 25-6, 25-7, 25-15 and that portion of Subarea
25-13 seaward of a line commencing from a point (49°50.020 N, 126°57.906 W) at
the northeast entrance of Rosa Harbour continuing to a point (49°51.577 N, 126°
59.640 W) at the western entrance of Port Eliza.
- Portion of Area 26: that portion of Subarea 26-1 southeasterly of a line
running through Grassy Island from the shoreline (49° 57.067’ N, 127° 13.365’
W) to the surfline (49° 54.755’ N, 127° 16.123’ W) that is a parallel to the
boundary between Area 125 and 126.
- That portion of Area 124 extending seaward from the surfline to 9 nautical
miles seaward of the surfline.
- That portion of Area 125 extending seaward from the surfline to 9 nautical
miles seaward of the surfline.
- That portion of Area 126 southeasterly of a line from Grassy Island, running
parallel with the Area 125 boundary, beginning seaward from the surfline (49°
54.755’ N, 127° 16.123’ W) to 9 nautical miles seaward of the surfline (49°
47.840’ N, 127° 25.062’ W).
Excluded Rockfish Conservation Areas are:
Those portions of Subareas 125-2 and 125-3 that lie inside a line that begins
at 49°37.900’N 127°01.111’W in water then to 49°37.900’N 126°52.600’W in water
then to 49°33.500’N 126°52.600’W in water then to the beginning point (West of
Bajo Reef - Chart 3604).
Those portions of Subareas 24-1, 124-3, 124-4, 125-1, 125-2 and 125-5 that lie
inside of a line that begins at 49°23.526’N 126°27.818’W north of Matlahaw
Point then to 49°19.500’N 126°23.900’W
in water then to 49°17.000’N 126°31.200’W in water then to 49°22.100’N 126°
44.700’W in water then to 49°25.067’N 126°34.598’W Hesquiat Peninsula then
following the southerly shore of Hesquiat Peninsula to the beginning point
(Estevan Point - Chart 3603).
That portion of Subarea 24-6 that lies inside a line that: begins at 49°
13.560'N 125°57.887'W in water then through Morfee Island to 49°13.300'N 125°
56.750'W Dunlap Island then following the westerly shoreline of Dunlap Island
to 49°12.941'N 125°56.373'W Dunlap Island then to 49°12.100'N 125°57.048'W
Vargas Island then westerly following the shoreline of Vargas Island to 49°
12.600'N 125°58.132'W Vargas Island then to the beginning point (Vargas Island
to Dunlap Island - Chart 3603).
Species and amounts permitted for sale:
- Chinook: The maximum number of chinook that may be retained for sale is 100
pieces per vessel for the entire opening. All chinook retained for sale must be
greater than 55cm fork length (head on) and 44cm (head off).
All fish encountered in this fishery must be retained with the exception of
dogfish and undersize Chinook. Amounts of fish retained above the sale limits
described above and all other fish species not permitted for sale will be
counted against the T’aaq-wiihak Nation’s Food, Social, and Ceremonial (FSC)
allocations.
Fishing shall be permitted by trolling with barbless hook and line gear only.
All harvesters must file a start fishing report (hail out) prior to
participating in the fishery by contacting the T’aaq-wiihak Fishery
Coordinator, Alex Gagne (250) 266-1071.
A vessel designated to harvest fish shall be identified by an Identification
Number and by affixing an Identification Flag that is clearly visible, legible
and unobstructed. Designation to partake in this fishery must accompany the
participant while fishing or transporting fish harvested in this fishery.
All fish caught in this fishery are to be landed at the designated landing
sites:
- Zeballos Government Dock/Mid-Island Ice;
- Lions Gate Fisheries dock, Tofino;
- Fourth Street Dock, Tofino;
- Gold River Fuel Dock
Transferring of catch from one vessel to another is not permitted without
written permission in advance from the First Nation’s Fishery Manager that the
harvester is registered with.
All participants must obtain a Landing Slip, in order to sell any fish caught
under the authority of this licence. All fish sold in this fishery must be
accompanied by a Sales Slip.
All fish retained for Sale and for FSC will be verified by T’aaq-wiihak
dockside monitors. Harvesters must permit T’aaq-wiihak dockside monitors access
to their catch for the verification procedure.
Harvesters will maintain a logbook and submit a completed report to the T’aaq-
wiihak landing monitor at each landing. Landing slips will not be issued by the
T’aaq-wiihak landing monitor without the submission of completed logbook
reports.
T’aaq-wiihak harvesters are reminded to refer to the communal licence
authorizing this fishery for complete details. Copies of the licence are
available from the DFO Resource Manager, Andrea Goruk (250-756-7287) and the
T’aaq-wiihak Fisheries Implementation Coordinator, Alex Gagne (250-266-1071).
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 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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0088
Sent February 11, 2017 at 11:28
Subject: FN0088-Demonstration Fishery - Salmon: Troll - First Nations - AABM Chinook - February 13-28, 2017 Opening
The Ahousaht, Ehattesaht, Hesquiaht, Mowachaht/Muchalaht and Tla-o-qui-aht
First Nations’ (T’aaq-wiihak Nations) AABM chinook salmon demonstration fishery
by troll will open from 00:01 hours February 13, to 23:59 hours February 28,
2017, or close earlier if the chinook total allowable catch of 1,268 pieces has
been reached.
The following areas are open with the exception of Rockfish Conservation Areas:
- Portions of Area 24: Subareas 24-6, 24-8, 24-9 and that portion of Subarea 24-
2 seaward of a line commencing at Starling Point Light (49°23.647 N, 126°13.849
W) then heading 270 degrees true West to the opposite shoreline of Sydney Inlet
(49°23.646 N, 126°15.742 W).
- Portions of Area 25: Subareas 25-6, 25-7, 25-15 and that portion of Subarea
25-13 seaward of a line commencing from a point (49°50.020 N, 126°57.906 W) at
the northeast entrance of Rosa Harbour continuing to a point (49°51.577 N, 126°
59.640 W) at the western entrance of Port Eliza.
- Portion of Area 26: that portion of Subarea 26-1 southeasterly of a line
running through Grassy Island from the shoreline (49° 57.067’ N, 127° 13.365’
W) to the surfline (49° 54.755’ N, 127° 16.123’ W) that is a parallel to the
boundary between Area 125 and 126.
- That portion of Area 124 extending seaward from the surfline to 9 nautical
miles seaward of the surfline.
- That portion of Area 125 extending seaward from the surfline to 9 nautical
miles seaward of the surfline.
- That portion of Area 126 southeasterly of a line from Grassy Island, running
parallel with the Area 125 boundary, beginning seaward from the surfline (49°
54.755’ N, 127° 16.123’ W) to 9 nautical miles seaward of the surfline (49°
47.840’ N, 127° 25.062’ W).
Excluded Rockfish Conservation Areas are:
Those portions of Subareas 125-2 and 125-3 that lie inside a line that begins
at 49°37.900’N 127°01.111’W in water then to 49°37.900’N 126°52.600’W in water
then to 49°33.500’N 126°52.600’W in water then to the beginning point (West of
Bajo Reef - Chart 3604).
Those portions of Subareas 24-1, 124-3, 124-4, 125-1, 125-2 and 125-5 that lie
inside of a line that begins at 49°23.526’N 126°27.818’W north of Matlahaw
Point then to 49°19.500’N 126°23.900’W
in water then to 49°17.000’N 126°31.200’W in water then to 49°22.100’N 126°
44.700’W in water then to 49°25.067’N 126°34.598’W Hesquiat Peninsula then
following the southerly shore of Hesquiat Peninsula to the beginning point
(Estevan Point - Chart 3603).
That portion of Subarea 24-6 that lies inside a line that: begins at 49°
13.560'N 125°57.887'W in water then through Morfee Island to 49°13.300'N 125°
56.750'W Dunlap Island then following the westerly shoreline of Dunlap Island
to 49°12.941'N 125°56.373'W Dunlap Island then to 49°12.100'N 125°57.048'W
Vargas Island then westerly following the shoreline of Vargas Island to 49°
12.600'N 125°58.132'W Vargas Island then to the beginning point (Vargas Island
to Dunlap Island - Chart 3603).
Species and amounts permitted for sale:
- Chinook: The maximum number of chinook that may be retained for sale is 100
pieces per vessel for the entire opening. All chinook retained for sale must be
greater than 55cm fork length (head on) and 44cm (head off).
All fish encountered in this fishery must be retained with the exception of
dogfish and undersize Chinook. Amounts of fish retained above the sale limits
described above and all other fish species not permitted for sale will be
counted against the T’aaq-wiihak Nation’s Food, Social, and Ceremonial (FSC)
allocations.
Fishing shall be permitted by trolling with barbless hook and line gear only.
All harvesters must file a start fishing report (hail out) prior to
participating in the fishery by contacting the T’aaq-wiihak Fishery
Coordinator, Alex Gagne (250) 266-1071.
A vessel designated to harvest fish shall be identified by an Identification
Number and by affixing an Identification Flag that is clearly visible, legible
and unobstructed. Designation to partake in this fishery must accompany the
participant while fishing or transporting fish harvested in this fishery.
All fish caught in this fishery are to be landed at the designated landing
sites:
- Zeballos Government Dock/Mid-Island Ice;
- Lions Gate Fisheries dock, Tofino;
- Fourth Street Dock, Tofino;
- Gold River Fuel Dock
Transferring of catch from one vessel to another is not permitted without
written permission in advance from the First Nation’s Fishery Manager that the
harvester is registered with.
All participants must obtain a Landing Slip, in order to sell any fish caught
under the authority of this licence. All fish sold in this fishery must be
accompanied by a Sales Slip.
All fish retained for Sale and for FSC will be verified by T’aaq-wiihak
dockside monitors. Harvesters must permit T’aaq-wiihak dockside monitors access
to their catch for the verification procedure.
Harvesters will maintain a logbook and submit a completed report to the T’aaq-
wiihak landing monitor at each landing. Landing slips will not be issued by the
T’aaq-wiihak landing monitor without the submission of completed logbook
reports.
T’aaq-wiihak harvesters are reminded to refer to the communal licence
authorizing this fishery for complete details. Copies of the licence are
available from the DFO Resource Manager, Andrea Goruk (250-756-7287) and the
T’aaq-wiihak Fisheries Implementation Coordinator, Alex Gagne (250-266-1071).
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 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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0088
Sent February 11, 2017 at 11:28
