Fishery Notice

The Herring biological sampling stock assessment program in the Strait of Georgia concluded for the season on March 18, 2024. 

The spawn reconnaissance flight program for the Strait of Georgia major stock assessment area conducted a total of 14 flights. Flights started on March 1, 2024 and concluding on March 25, 2024. 

Dive surveys in the Strait of Georgia concluded on April 8, 2024.

The Strait of Georgia roe herring seine fishery opened as per FN0194 on March 6, 2024 and closed as per FN0229 on March 12, 2024. Fishing activity occurred primarily along the east coast of Denman Island and within Baynes Sound. The total validated catch was 3,144.3 tons of the 3,122.9 ton quota. 

The Strait of Georgia roe herring gill net fishery opened as per FN0232 on March 13, 2024 and closed as per FN0245 on March 15, 2024. The majority of fishing activity took place around Qualicum Beach. The total validated catch this year was 3,150.8 tons of the 3,159 ton quota.

Spawn length observations (NM) are rough in-season estimates that are not used in the formal science assessments.  Total length of spawn observed during the flight program was 42.6 NM in Areas 14 and 17.  There were also reports of spawn in Areas 12, 13, 15, 18, 19 and 28.

Detailed analysis of the dive survey and seine test vessel sample data will be conducted in the post-season to inform DFO's science advice.
Spawn reports from the public are appreciated and followed up on whenever possible. Please continue to report any spawn observations to the DFO email: DFO.Herringspawnreport-Rapportpontehareng.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Please report the spawn as soon as possible as the eggs hatch quickly. In your report, please include: date of spawn observed, photos, location of spawn, length of spawn, intensity (light, med, heavy), name and contact information of the person who observed the spawn.
The 24 hour toll-free phone-in line for fisheries notices is 1-866-431-3474.


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Eamon Miyagi - eamon.miyagi@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0376
Sent April 16, 2024 at 0909

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