Fishery Notice

The in-season forecast for Skeena sockeye (50% probability) as of July 13, 2015 
is 815,000, with a 90% probability of 541,000 and a 10% probability of 1.30 
million.  On average, approximately 22% of the sockeye return should have 
passed the Tyee Test Fishery.  
	
The recreational daily limit for sockeye salmon in the Skeena Watershed will be 
varied to one (1) as per the Guidelines for Management Actions for Recreational 
Sockeye Fisheries in the Skeena Watershed.
	
Skeena River and Tributaries upstream of the CNR railway bridge at Terrace, BC
	
August 1, 2015 to September 15, 2015
Babine Lake, not including tributaries, excluding those waters within a 400 m 
radius of the following tributary streams: Morrison Creek, Six Mile Creek, 
Pierre Creek, Pendleton Creek, Hazelwood Creek, Twain Creek, Tachek Creek,Five 
Mile Creek, Four Mile Creek, Sockeye Creek, Big Loon Creek, Tsezakwa Creek.
	
August 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015
Babine River
	
August 1, 2015 to August 14, 2015
Fulton River
	
August 1, 2015 to August 14, 2015
Pinkut Creek, downstream of boundary signs located approx. 25m downstream of 
fish counting fence
	
July 15, 2015 to September 15, 2015
Skeena River mainstem waters only, downstream of the confluence with the Babine 
River to the CNR railway bridge at Terrace, B.C. (0 per day from a white 
triangular fishing boundary sign on the north bank of the Skeena R, 100 m 
upstream of the confluence with the Kitwanga River downstream to Mill Creek.)
	
Skeena River and Tributaries downstream of the CNR railway bridge at Terrace, BC

July 15, 2015 to September 15, 2015	
Skeena River mainstem waters downstream of CNR Railway bridge at Terrace, BC
	
Variation Order # 2015-346


(For Recreational Salmon Non-Tidal Fishery Notices)

Notes:

Single Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in non-tidal waters 
of British Columbia.  

If you're going fishing for salmon in non-tidal (fresh) waters, you need a Non-
Tidal Angling Licence, issued by the Province of British Columbia.  Visit the 
provincial website to buy your licence. Licences are available to B.C. 
residents and non-residents. Fees may vary and are listed online:  
www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/licences

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.

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


FOR MORE INFORMATION:

John Webb
Recreational Fisheries Manager
Fisheries & Oceans Canada
417 - 2nd Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1G8
250 627-3409
John.Webb@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0677
Sent July 15, 2015 at 1634

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