Fishery Notice

Category(s):
Yukon/TBR - Recreational Salmon
Subject:
FN0879-Yukon/TBR - Recreational Salmon - Alsek River (Yukon portions) - Sockeye Salmon Daily Quota Reduction September 01, 2017


For the Yukon portions of the Alsek River and its tributaries, the daily 
recreational quota for sockeye salmon will be reduced to 0 (zero) sockeye 
salmon per day. The daily quota change is effective 00:01 hrs on September 01, 
2017 and remains in force until 24:00 hrs October 31, 2017.

The daily quota reductions are necessary to ensure that the escapement 
objectives for sockeye salmon in the Alsek River are achieved. Notice of this 
closure is subject to change, should additional protection be necessary.

Variation Order No. 2017-442 Pacific Region

For more information contact:

Bill Waugh, Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 867 393 6764

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0879
Sent August 30, 2017 at 0918