Whole in the Water
Well-Known Member
Doesn't look very promising for an opening fo sox in the JDF 
Category(s): ABORIGINAL - General Information,COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net,COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine,COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll,RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0601-Salmon - Fraser River Sockeye Update - Areas 11 to 29 - July 12, 2013 Based on current assessments, there is no longer any Total Allowable Catch of Early Stuart sockeye available for directed harvest. First Nations FSC dry-rack fisheries targeting Fraser River sockeye in the Lower Fraser River will close earlier than originally planned until further notice. Fishers are requested to check updated times and restrictions for their local area. There are no planned commercial or recreational fisheries at this time.
An update from the July 12, 2013 Fraser River Panel meeting follows: The Fraser River Panel met Friday, July 12, 2013 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 Fraser sockeye through Juan de Fuca Strait has been moderate over recent days as indicated by catches in the Area 20 gillnet test fishery. The Fraser River test fishery at Whonnock began on June 24, 2013 with moderate and fairly steady catches to date. Recent stock discrimination analyses indicate that Early Stuart sockeye are becoming a smaller proportion of Fraser sockeye in the Juan de Fuca test fishery, as Early Summers are beginning to move into the area. In the Fraser river, Early Stuart sockeye continue to make up the largest proportion with the remainder comprised primarily of Early Summer sockeye. The estimated upriver migration of sockeye past Mission through July 12, 2013 is approximately 148,600 fish of which 120,000 are estimated to be Early Stuart sockeye. At today’s meeting the Fraser River Panel adopted an updated run size estimate for Early Stuart sockeye of 217,000. This is slightly higher than the 211,000 mid-point of the pre-season forecast. The 50% marine migration timing of Early Stuart sockeye through Area 20 is estimated to be July 4, 2013, one day earlier than the pre-season estimate of July 5, 2013. River discharge levels have declined slightly to a level of about 5,200 cms for July 11, 2013 slightly lower than the historical average discharge on this day (5,859 cms), however the water temperature at Qualark is 16.9 degrees celcius, slightly above average for this date of 15.4 degrees celcius. In the Fraser River Panel meeting today the Panel approved an increase in the management adjustment factor for Early Stuart sockeye from the pre-season estimate of 0.57 to 1.27. Management adjustments are additional fish that are allowed to migrate into the Fraser system to help achieve spawning escapement targets. Currently, First Nations food, social and ceremonial fisheries have been limited and primarily directed at chinook salmon. Following the last Fraser Panel meeting on July 9, 2013, assessment information indicated a Total Allowable Catch of Early Stuart sockeye in the range of 30,000 pieces. As a result, limited FSC fisheries were initiated in the Fraser River and sockeye by-catch was permitted in marine FSC fisheries targeting other species in areas where there were no other conservation constraints. The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Nener 604-666-9993Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0601Sent July 12, 2013 at 16:41Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Category(s): ABORIGINAL - General Information,COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net,COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine,COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll,RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0601-Salmon - Fraser River Sockeye Update - Areas 11 to 29 - July 12, 2013 Based on current assessments, there is no longer any Total Allowable Catch of Early Stuart sockeye available for directed harvest. First Nations FSC dry-rack fisheries targeting Fraser River sockeye in the Lower Fraser River will close earlier than originally planned until further notice. Fishers are requested to check updated times and restrictions for their local area. There are no planned commercial or recreational fisheries at this time.
An update from the July 12, 2013 Fraser River Panel meeting follows: The Fraser River Panel met Friday, July 12, 2013 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 Fraser sockeye through Juan de Fuca Strait has been moderate over recent days as indicated by catches in the Area 20 gillnet test fishery. The Fraser River test fishery at Whonnock began on June 24, 2013 with moderate and fairly steady catches to date. Recent stock discrimination analyses indicate that Early Stuart sockeye are becoming a smaller proportion of Fraser sockeye in the Juan de Fuca test fishery, as Early Summers are beginning to move into the area. In the Fraser river, Early Stuart sockeye continue to make up the largest proportion with the remainder comprised primarily of Early Summer sockeye. The estimated upriver migration of sockeye past Mission through July 12, 2013 is approximately 148,600 fish of which 120,000 are estimated to be Early Stuart sockeye. At today’s meeting the Fraser River Panel adopted an updated run size estimate for Early Stuart sockeye of 217,000. This is slightly higher than the 211,000 mid-point of the pre-season forecast. The 50% marine migration timing of Early Stuart sockeye through Area 20 is estimated to be July 4, 2013, one day earlier than the pre-season estimate of July 5, 2013. River discharge levels have declined slightly to a level of about 5,200 cms for July 11, 2013 slightly lower than the historical average discharge on this day (5,859 cms), however the water temperature at Qualark is 16.9 degrees celcius, slightly above average for this date of 15.4 degrees celcius. In the Fraser River Panel meeting today the Panel approved an increase in the management adjustment factor for Early Stuart sockeye from the pre-season estimate of 0.57 to 1.27. Management adjustments are additional fish that are allowed to migrate into the Fraser system to help achieve spawning escapement targets. Currently, First Nations food, social and ceremonial fisheries have been limited and primarily directed at chinook salmon. Following the last Fraser Panel meeting on July 9, 2013, assessment information indicated a Total Allowable Catch of Early Stuart sockeye in the range of 30,000 pieces. As a result, limited FSC fisheries were initiated in the Fraser River and sockeye by-catch was permitted in marine FSC fisheries targeting other species in areas where there were no other conservation constraints. The next in-season meeting of the Panel is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Jennifer Nener 604-666-9993Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0601Sent July 12, 2013 at 16:41Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
