Fishery Notice

The Area G chinook fishery opened October 3, 2014 for the 2014/2015 chinook 
year with a target of 1,000 chinook for the month.  The estimated catch to 
October 21 is 248 chinook.

Following a planning meeting of the Area G Advisors, the fishery will continue 
and additional fishing areas will be included in Area 123 effective October 
25.  It is expected that the fishery will continue into November and the 
fishing area will be announced in a separate notice.

Effective 00:01 hours Friday, October 24, 2014 until further notice the Area G 
Troll fishery is open in those portions of areas 124 to 127 seaward of a line 
commencing at a point located at, 50° 47.114' N, 128° 29.024' W (approximately 
2.0 nautical miles west of Cape Scott) then continuing to,
50 43.895'N, 128 28.072'W then continuing to,
50 41.443'N, 128 25.906'W then continuing to,
50 38.787'N, 128 24.879'W then continuing to,
50 35.258'N, 128 20.671'W then continuing to, 
50 31.321'N, 128 15.760'W then continuing to, 
50 18.630'N, 128 01.400'W then continuing to,
50 05.739'N, 127 59.339'W then continuing to,
50 04.812'N, 127 57.981'W then continuing to,
50 02.763'N, 127 48.844'W then continuing to,
49 59.856'N, 127 48.844'W then continuing to,
50 00.322'N, 127 45.077'W then continuing to,
50 01.894'N, 127 42.323'W then continuing to,
49 56.536'N, 127 33.396'W then continuing to,
49 47.509'N, 127 13.664'W then continuing to,
49 41.352'N, 127 04.383'W then continuing to,
49 32.911'N, 126 54.415'W then continuing to,
49 29.735'N, 126 41.109'W then continuing to,
49 21.890'N, 126 40.163'W then continuing to,
49 20.255'N, 126 39.268'W then continuing to,
49 19.124'N, 126 37.537'W then continuing to,
49 18.191'N, 126 35.266'W then continuing to,
49 17.973'N, 126 25.470'W then continuing to,
49 19.019'N, 126 23.115'W then continuing to,
49 14.370'N, 126 20.321'W then continuing to,
49 07.223'N, 126 09.229'W then continuing to,
49 02.154'N, 125 58.760'W then continuing to,
49 00.206'N, 125 52.465'W then continuing to,
48 51.731'N, 125 37.827'W then continuing to,
48 43.094'N, 125 17.138'W then continuing to,
48 39.411'N, 125 10.580'W.

The target species is chinook; coho, chum and pink may also be retained.  
Sockeye and steelhead may not be retained. The minimum size limit for Chinook 
is 55 cm fork length (head on), and 44 cm (head off).

Variation Order No. 2014-G-TR-WCVI-011

Harvesters are reminded that: 

- commercial trolling is not permitted in Rockfish Conservation Areas. These 
closures are listed at the website address http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-
gp/maps-cartes/rca-acs/index-eng.htm or can be accessed at DFO district offices.
- sampling for coded wire tags from landed Chinook is essential. In order to 
facilitate sampling, fishers are asked to call J.O. Thomas and Associates 24 
hours in advance toll-free at 1-866-638-6301 before they land their catch with 
the following information:

Landing location.
Estimated date and time of landing.
Processor/company.
Area(s) fished.
Number of Chinook on-board.

Note that calls to this number between Monday and Friday during office hours 
(08:00 to 16:00) will be answered in person. Calls made after office hours and 
on weekends will be directed to a voicemail box where this information can be 
left.

- Freezer vessels are required to retain ALL heads from chinook and coho salmon 
caught and retained. These heads must be delivered at the time of off-loading 
of the salmon catch and be made available for examination by representatives of 
the Department. Contact J.O. Thomas and Associates Ltd. at 1-866-638-6301 
between 08:00 hours and 16:00 hours for instructions relating to these heads. 

Note: Chinook/Coho Head bags and labels will be provided at no cost by the 
Department, and can be picked up at the following DFO offices between 0800 
hours and 1600 hours:

Commissionaire, 2nd floor reception, 200 - 401 Burrard St, Vancouver;
Commissionaire, main entrance, 3190 Hammond Bay Rd., Nanaimo;
Front Counter, main entrance, 4706 Tebo Ave., Port Alberni;
Front Counter, main entrance, 8585 Wollason Rd, Port Hardy;
Front counter, 417 2nd Ave W, Prince Rupert; 
Front Counter, 137 Bay St, Queen Charlotte City; and 
Front Counter, 4250 Commerce Circle, Victoria

Alternative arrangements for receiving or picking up packages can be arranged.  
Phone DFO toll-free at 1-866-483-9994 for more information.

As an alternative to retaining the whole head from retained chinook and coho, 
fishers can opt to keep the upper jaw and head, from the tip of the nose back 
to 1 cm behind the eye. These "snouts" must be cut from the top of the head, 
with the cut travelling one centimetre posterior (behind) the eye, to the back 
corner of the mouth. There is no need to retain the lower jaws or gill plates.

- Environment Canada (EC) is monitoring seabird by-catch to determine potential 
impact on bird populations under current fishing effort and bird numbers. 
Fishers are requested to submit all dead birds entangled in nets to EC for 
species confirmation and DNA analysis to determine the colony of origin. Please 
call your local charter patrol to organize pick-up, drop carcasses off at a 
local DFO office, or contact EC directly by calling the EC Reporting Line 1-866-
431-2473 (BIRD). Label birds with date, time, location and vessel name (Skipper 
name isn't needed). Handle birds with gloves, double bag dead birds, store on 
ice. Questions: contact Laurie Wilson (laurie.wilson@ec.gc.ca, 604-862-8817). 

- 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), e-mail 
sightings@vanaqua.org or online reporting at www.wildwhales.org. Please include 
information such as the type of sea turtle seen (e.g. leatherback), the 
location, and time of sighting. 


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Bryan Rusch 250-756-7294

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1162
Sent October 23, 2014 at 0951

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