Fishery Notice

The gill net commercial salmon fishery for the upper Stikine River will be open 
effective 12:00 hrs on July 02, 2019 and remain in force until 12:00 hrs July 
03, 2019.

Variation Order No. 2019 USR 151

The commercial fishing area includes the waters of the Stikine River from the 
confluence of the Stikine River and the Chutine River, upstream to the 
confluence of the Stikine River and the Tuya River, but not including any 
tributaries of the Stikine River.

The minimum allowable mesh size of gill nets used in this fishery shall not be 
less than 100(one hundred) millimetres.  The maximum allowable mesh size of 
gill nets used in this fishery shall not exceed 140(one hundred forty) 
millimetres.  The maximum gill net depth shall not exceed 60(sixty) meshes.  
The maximum gill net hang ratio shall not exceed 3(three) fathoms of mesh to 1
(one) fathom of corkline (3:1).  The minimum corkline to web distance shall not 
be less than 100 (one hundred) centimetres.  The maximum corkline to web 
distance may not exceed 100 (one hundred) centimetres.

This fishery is targeting on sockeye salmon.  Due to Chinook escapement 
concerns, fishers are not permitted to retain Chinook salmon. Notice of this 
opening is subject to change, should additional protection be necessary.


For more information contact:

Bill Waugh, Fisheries and Oceans Canada 1 867 393 6764

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0591
Sent June 28, 2019 at 1053

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