Fishery Notice

The most recent assessment information for the Nanaimo River indicates that the 
escapement target of 40,000 chum has been achieved.

Gill nets will open for:

13 hours daily from 07:00 hours to 20:00 hours until further notice, beginning 
Tuesday October 24, 2017 in the following areas:

Those portions of Subareas 17-12 and 17-18 southeasterly of the parallel 
passing through 49 degrees 15.0 minutes north latitude at Icarus Point; 

That portion of Subarea 17-13 easterly of a line from 49  degrees 12.785 
minutes north latitude and 123 degrees 56.421 minutes west longitude at 
Horswell Bluff on Vancouver Island to 49 degrees 11.917 minutes north latitude 
and 123 degrees 55.500 minutes west longitude at Mckay Point on Newcastle 
Island then to 49 degrees 11.008 minutes north latitude and 123 degrees 54.997 
minutes west longitude at Batchelor Point on Protection Island; and, 

That portion of Subarea 17-15 north of a line from 49 degrees 10.226 minutes 
north latitude and 123 degrees 55.082 minutes west longitude at Gallows Point 
on Protection Island to 49 degrees 09.996 minutes north latitude and 123 
degrees 53.676 minutes west longitude at Jack Point, Vancouver Island to 49 
degrees 10.596 minutes north latitude and 123 degrees 52.193 minutes west 
longitude at Descanso Bay light on Gabriola Island. 

Operations are planned in the Canadian Armed Forces Area WG during this 
fishery.  Vessel masters must remain outside of the area bounded by:
 
49 degrees 21.35 minutes N 124 degrees 07.70 minutes W
49 degrees 21.00 minutes N 123 degrees 48.40 minutes W
49 degrees 14.38 minutes N 123 degrees 48.40 minutes W
49 degrees 16.75 minutes N 124 degrees 00.90 minutes W
49 degrees 19.35 minutes N 124 degrees 07.70 minutes W

The minimum mesh size 149 mm (5 and 7/8 in).  The maximum net depth 90 meshes. 
The maximum hang ratio 3:1.  Corkline to web distance minimum 0 cm maximum 2 m.

The target species in this fishery is chum salmon.  There will be non-retention 
of pink, sockeye, coho, chinook, and steelhead.

Variation Order No. 2017-SAL-17-GN-01

Note:
All salmon gill net fisheries have requirements for recording and reporting.   
See FN0579 and FN0580 outlining these changes for Area E fishers.  Refer to 
your 2016/2017 Area E Conditions of Licence for complete changes.

Please note changes to transporting of salmon.  Please see FN0157 and Part III 
of your conditions of licence for additional details.  Instructions for the 
Salmon Transfer Log, and the Salmon Transfer Log may be found on our web page 
in section 'Additional Licensing Services Forms' at:http://www.pac.dfo-
mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/licence-permis/licence-commercial-eng.html.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is monitoring seabird by-catch to 
determine potential impact on bird populations under current fishing effort and 
bird numbers. Fishers are requested to submit all dead birds entangled in nets 
to ECCC for species confirmation and DNA analysis to determine the colony of 
origin.

Please call your local DFO office, or contact ECCC directly by calling the Wild 
Bird Mortality Reporting Line 1-866-431-2473 (BIRD). Handle birds with gloves, 
double bag dead birds. Label bag with date, time, location, fishery opening and 
vessel name (Skipper name isn't needed). Alternatively, please send photographs 
of birds with a reference object such as a coin, and the date, time, location, 
fishery opening and vessel name to laurie.wilson@canada.ca. Questions: contact 
Laurie Wilson (laurie.wilson@canada.ca, 604-862-8817).

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is interested in reports of sea turtles in BC 
waters.  By documenting sightings we are able to learn more about how, when, 
and where these turtles are using our waters.  If you see a sea turtle, please 
call this toll-free phone number: 1-866-I SAW ONE (1-866-472-9663).  Please 
include information such as the type of sea turtle seen (i.e. leatherback), the 
location, and time of sighting. 
         
Fishers should be advised that whales can be encountered in the fishing area. 
Fishers should take precautionary measures to avoid fishing near whales to 
avoid potential contact with fishing gear. If a whale becomes entangled in 
fishing gear, fishers should immediately call the Observe, Record, Report (ORR) 
line at 1-800-465-4336. Fishers are advised not to attempt to free the whale of 
the fishing gear as this can pose a serious threat to the safety of the fisher 
and the animal. 
Fishers are advised to notify local DFO managers or patrol vessels to report 
abandoned, lost, or entangled gear.
The 24 hour toll-free phone-in line for fisheries notices is 1-866-431-3474.
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Terry Palfrey (250) 756-7158

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1121
Sent October 23, 2017 at 1459

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