Fishery Notice

Stikine River (drainage):

The preseason forecast for Stikine River large Chinook salmon is 18,300, 
slightly above the escapement target of 17,400. A forecast of this magnitude 
provides for limited harvest opportunity. As a result, the Stikine River 
(including tributaries) daily recreational quotas for Chinook salmon are 
reduced to 0 (zero) fish over 65 cms and 2 (two) fish 65 cms or less effective 
April 01, 2017 until further notice. Additionally, the Tahltan River will be 
closed to recreational salmon fishing effective June 01 to August 31, 2017.

Taku River (drainage):

The preseason forecast for Taku River large Chinook salmon is 13,300, which is 
well below the escapement target of 25,500. A forecast of this magnitude does 
not provide for any directed harvest opportunity. As a result, the Taku River 
(including tributaries) daily recreational quotas for Chinook salmon are 
reduced to 0 (zero) fish over 65 cms and 2 (two) fish 65 cms or less effective 
April 01, 2017 until further notice. Additionally, the Nakina River will be 
closed to recreational salmon fishing effective July 20 to August 15, 2017 and 
Tatsatua Creek will be closed to salmon fishing effective August 20 to 
September 15, 2017.

The daily quota reductions and area closures are necessary to ensure that the 
escapement objectives for Chinook salmon in the Stikine and Taku rivers are 
achieved. Further restrictions or liberalizations are subject to inseason 
information.


Variation Order No. 2017-95 Pacific Region Quota

Variation Order No. 2017-88 Pacific Region Close Time


For more information contact:

Bill Waugh, Fisheries and Oceans Canada - (867)393-6764 

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0453
Sent May 20, 2017 at 1335

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