Fishery Notice

Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0858-RECREATIONAL - Salmon: Region 2 Pitt River - Immediate Closure of all Salmon Fishing


Effective dates:  One hour after sunset on Saturday, August 13, 2016 until 
further notice. 

Waters:  Pitt River and tributaries

Management Measure:  Fishing for salmon is not permitted.

Current run size estimates of Fraser River Summer Run sockeye salmon have 
resulted in no allowable harvest and a conservation concern.  

Variation Order: 2016-361

Notes:

Anglers are advised to check http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-
eng.html for fishing closures and other recreational fishing information.

Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation?  If so, please call 
the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line 
at (800) 465-4336 or the British Columbia's toll-free RAPP line (Report All 
Poachers and Polluters) at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 
1-(866)431-FISH (3474).

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Barbara Mueller, Resource Manager (Fraser River) - Delta (604)666-2370

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0858
Sent August 12, 2016 at 1524