More Chinook Closures? - 2025 Summer

[tiller]

SEVERE CHINOOK CLOSURES PROPOSED THIS SUMMER!

Watch and share this Chinook Closure Video

DFO is considering massive chinook closures this summer. NO JOKE. There are five scenarios that are being considered. Three of the five scenarios will have devastating impacts to the already fragile BC Coast.

If you are a recreational angler, guide or fishing lodge, please follow this developing crisis as it will be a decision made in Ottawa, not in BC.

Scenario details here.

https://frasersalmon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Scenarios-for-Discussion-of-the-Management-Approach-for-Fraser-Summer-52-Chinook-in-2025.pdf

Vote for a government that values sustainable recreational chinook salmon fishing!

 

[cohochinook]

We have to get the word out that we are not going to accept options 3 to 5 as that would mean the death nail for the public fishery and even further reduce our access to Chinook. Right now we're a very easy Target and use to make it look like a optics are being done to address upper Fraser stocks of concern when we all know the truth behind this proposal.

We have an election where we are likely to have another Liberal Goverment. Stand-Up spread the word that we need to make our voice heard. Being silent about it just means it makes it easier for them to implement options 3 to 5!

 

[terrin]

Option #5 - Decrease impacts overall, take management actions to redistribute nearly all impacts to First Nations Reduce Recreational (Marine) and Commercial allowable impactsto 0, increase allowable impacts in First Nations fisheries by 30%to better meet Aboriginal priority................. First Nations already have nets from one side of the Fraser to the other side. Where would the other 30 % come from?

 

[Hardy Guy]

We have talked about the liberals and their reconciliation agenda, same with the NDP .,...... we get what we vote for..... sadly.

 

[PEETZcanada]

 

[browningmirage]

I'm a bit shocked this isn't getting more attention. Reducing marine ER of summer 5/2 Chinook by more than half would very likely result in the complete closure of Chinook Salmon fishing in at least the South Coast of BC for the entire summer.

 

[tiller]

I'm a bit shocked this isn't getting more attention. Reducing marine ER of summer 5/2 Chinook by more than half would very likely result in the complete closure of Chinook Salmon fishing in at least the South Coast of BC for the entire summer.

100% . A 50 to 100% reduction in the recreational ER could close most of the coast from Haida Gwaii south depending on the Option chosen by the Ottawa Fisheries Minister

 

[Unreel]

Been saying it for years, has nothing to do with conservation it's purely reallocation to the fn.

 

[Whole in the Water]

So as I understand these additional chinook restrictions would override most of what is in the 2025 IMFP. So doesn't' really matter what the IMFP says in this regard.

Check this out: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=986502210270919

These are not science based management proposals, they are strictly a political response to provide salmon as a main tool for reconciliation. I have always been supportive of FN's FSC rights. However, when it potentially threatens to close down most or all of the coast to summer chinook public fishery and the devastating impact of local businesses and economies all down the coast I have major concerns!!

The bottom line in this issue is that upper Fraser FN are not getting enough chinook to meet their FSC needs. So instead of working with those groups on the lower Fraser to stop harvesting so much - the plan is to shut more or all of the public fishery for summer run chinook!!

If this takes place the sad irony is that the small amount of chinook taken by the public fishery (i.e. approx. 10% of all summer chinook caught on the coast) will make very little difference if DFO as usual allows illegal overharvesting on the lower Fraser.

Those that support the coastal public fishery in BC have to push back on this and fast!!

 

[OldBlackDog]

Monday night you will have your answer.
Even then it will require serious lobbying if the correct government gets in.
If the old one gets in, then I think all will be lost.

So as I understand these additional chinook restrictions would override most of what is in the 2025 IMFP. So doesn't' really matter what the IMFP says in this regard.

Check this out: https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=986502210270919

These are not science based management proposals, they are strictly a political response to provide salmon as a main tool for reconciliation. I have always been supportive of FN's FSC rights. However, when it potentially threatens to close down most or all of the coast to summer chinook public fishery and the devastating impact of local businesses and economies all down the coast I have major concerns!!

The bottom line in this issue is that upper Fraser FN are not getting enough chinook to meet their FSC needs. So instead of working with those groups on the lower Fraser to stop harvesting so much - the plan is to shut more or all of the public fishery for summer run chinook!!

If this takes place the sad irony is that the small amount of chinook taken by the public fishery (i.e. approx. 10% of all summer chinook caught on the coast) will make very little difference if DFO as usual allows illegal overharvesting on the lower Fraser.

Those that support the coastal public fishery in BC have to push back on this and fast!!

 

[PEETZcanada]

 

[onefish]

Monday night you will have your answer.
Even then it will require serious lobbying if the correct government gets in.
If the old one gets in, then I think all will be lost.

90+ % of people will be voting on the Canada vs USA/trump issue. Less than 0.1% will be voting about salmon. Monday will be interesting and consequential.

 

[SG2.0]

I'm a bit shocked this isn't getting more attention. Reducing marine ER of summer 5/2 Chinook by more than half would very likely result in the complete closure of Chinook Salmon fishing in at least the South Coast of BC for the entire summer.

And areas 1-5!!! This should be in the Saltwater Section pinned at the top @Admin

 

[terrin]

90+ % of people will be voting on the Canada vs USA/trump issue. Less than 0.1% will be voting about salmon. Monday will be interesting and consequential.

What difference can Con man Carney effect in this regard other than a huff and puff with potentially devastating consequences.

 

[salmonkiller01]

I thought this was in the table last year also?

 

[cohochinook]

Who's doing the commentary on this video?

 

[searun]

Not wishing to sound un-alarmist here, BUT we should stand back a bit and consider that these are a set of possible options, not necessarily hard recommendations. Political decision makers ultimately will make the final decision, not DFO and certainly not the Fraser Management Council.

Also, the Canadian public (and politicians) will need to take into account in a tariff war economic "crisis" environment where any government will be looking hard for ways to help support and optimize economic opportunity (and jobs). Where that becomes important in any political analysis of these option measures, is government will be looking at the economic consequences of any of these decision options.

Here's the rub - the recreational - salmon only - fishery contributes over $343.7 million/year in real GDP to Canada, compared to the entire commercial fishery which contributes $14.99 million/year (commercial GDP includes other species). Put another way on a per salmon comparison, the recreationally caught salmon provides $693/fish compared to $7.59 per fish in GDP contributions. Moreover the recreational fishery has the highest overall employment of 5,400 jobs...and put in context for the entire aquaculture, commercial salmon, recreational and fish processing sectors - the recreational fishery provides almost half the total employment of all these sectors combined at 48.7%. Real jobs, real people, real families.

The reality in Pacific Region is there has been a quiet shift, and while many Eastern politicians may not have noticed the shift. They even may be thinking our economic future resides in optimizing commercial fishing to create economic opportunity. However, nothing could be further from the actual fishery facts as they exist today.

So, I think it will be a rather difficult decision for whomever forms government. Certainly in this tariff and Trump environment, they will need to give significant consideration to the current economic facts. And... if any fishery should be the focus of government optimization efforts and programs to generate an economic life ring, it would be the recreational fishery IMO.