Fishery Notice

Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - General Information
COMMERCIAL - General Information
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Gill Net
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Seine
COMMERCIAL - Salmon: Troll
General Information
RECREATIONAL - General Information
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN0613-COMMERCIAL - Salmon - Integrated Fisheries Management Plans 2017/18 for Northern and Southern BC


The BC Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plans (IFMPs) for 2017/2018 have 
been released.  These plans (one for coastal and interior waters of the 
Province of British Columbia north of Cape Caution, and one for south of Cape 
Caution including the Fraser River) outline management policies, specific 
management objectives, and decision guidelines for a wide range of fisheries 
and anticipated opportunities for First Nations, recreational and commercial 
fisheries.  These plans were developed through consultation with First Nations 
and stakeholder representatives.

DFO manages BC salmon to meet conservation objectives; to ensure that there are 
sufficient spawners to sustain populations while optimizing the social and 
economic benefits of fisheries for Pacific salmon.  Harvest opportunities will 
be provided where abundance permits. For 2017 salmon fisheries, in-season 
management will also need to consider potential implications of adverse 
environmental conditions on salmon populations.

In-season changes or announcements of specific fishery management measures 
including openings, closures and other relevant information will be provided by 
Fisheries Notices.  You can sign up to receive notices by e-mail or review 
Fisheries Notices at:  

http://notices.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fns-sap/index-eng.cfm 

Copies of IFMP may be obtained online at the links below or by contacting 
Raquel Roizman, Acting Regional Salmon Officer at Raquel.Roizman@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
or 604-666-3935.
IFMP Northern salmon:  http://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/40600993.pdf   
IFMP Southern salmon:  http://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/40601006.pdf   


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Regional Salmon Officer - Raquel.Roizman@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or 604-666-3935

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0613
Sent July 4, 2017 at 1549