Fishery Notice

The Fraser River Panel met August 18, 2023 to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser Sockeye run to date and review the status of migration conditions in the Fraser River watershed. Additional information can be found at the following:

https://www.psc.org/publications/fraser-panel-in-season-information/fraser-river-panel-information-package/

https://www.psc.org/publications/fraser-panel-in-season-information/

First Nations food, social and ceremonial (FSC) mixed-stock Sockeye fisheries are closed for the 5-week window closure to protect Early Stuart and the earlier-timed Early Summer run stocks. Very limited fishing opportunities directed at Chinook Salmon for ceremonial purposes have occurred to date in the Fraser River with non-retention restrictions in place for Sockeye. Mixed-stock Sockeye directed FSC fisheries are not anticipated to open until Fraser Sockeye total allowable catch (TAC) is identified. As per the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan, limited terminal fisheries for individual Fraser Sockeye spawning populations may be considered if the projected number of spawners is expected to exceed the freshwater productive capacity of the system, measured as Spawners at Maximum Sustainable Yield, taking into account migration and environmental conditions. FSC harvesters in marine approach areas and the Fraser River are requested to check for the opening times and any restrictions in their local area. 

Commercial and recreational fisheries directed at Fraser Sockeye remain closed at this time. 

The next in-season meeting of the Fraser River Panel is scheduled to occur on August 22, 2023.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0868
Sent August 18, 2023 at 1627

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