Fishery Notice
Category(s):
ABORIGINAL - Salmon: Economic Opportunities
Subject:
FN0951-ABORIGINAL - Salmon: Economic Opportunities - Chinook - Area 23 - Alberni Inlet - Tsu-ma-uss - Opening September 6, 2018
A commercial economic opportunity fishery is authorized for the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations for Chinook salmon using gill nets in upper Alberni Inlet and the tidal portion of the Somass River. This fishery is open from 19:00 to 23:00 hours September 6, 2018 in the following area: Portions of subarea 23-1, from Paper Mill Dam Pool in the Somass River south down stream into Alberni Inlet to a line from Polly Point across to Stamp Point on the opposite shore. Only individuals designated by the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations are authorized to participate in this fishery. Fish harvesters are advised to contact their band for a copy of the conditions of their fishing licence. The target species in this fishery is Somass Chinook salmon. Incidentally caught coho may be retained and sold. There will be non-retention of Sockeye. All non-target species will be released back to the water alive and unharmed. It is mandatory that all salmon retained under the authority of this licence be transported to the nearest landing station and made available for inspection. A monitor shall be present during all landing of catch to record the number and weight of each species of salmon delivered. For 2018 there is a new minimum approach distance for Killer Whales of 200 m, in all Canadian Fisheries waters in the Pacific Ocean and British Columbia. For other whales, dolphins and porpoises the minimum approach distances is 100 m. 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. 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 charter patrol to organize pick-up, drop carcasses off at a 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 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. 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: Mike Spence, Resource Manager, Port Alberni (250) 720 4440
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0951
Sent September 5, 2018 at 1550
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