Fishery Notice

ROE HERRING INFORMATION BULLETIN: 02

DATE: February 22, 2022

STRAIT OF GEORGIA


AREA 14
Shelter Pt to Cape Lazo-------Not assessed
E.C. Denman Island------------Feb 22: 11,000 tons
Test: Feb 22 on 300 tons in Horseshoe. 7.2%;18.3cm; 69.0m:44.7f; 27-6-11-0-0; (26.1:88.0).
Lambert Ch. to Chrome Is------Feb 21: 800 tons
E.C. Hornby Is----------------Not assessed
Tribune Bay/Lower Hornby------Not assessed
Upper Baynes Sd---------------Not assessed
Lower Baynes Sd---------------Not assessed
Mapleguard to Nile Cr---------Feb 21: 800 tons
Nile Creek to French Cr-------Not assessed
French Cr to NW Bay------------Feb 21: 13,500 tons

Total Area 14: Not Assessed


AREA 17 NORTH
Dorcas Pt/Schooner Cove-------NFF
Inner Nanoose-----------------Not assessed
Outer Nanoose-----------------NFF
Blunden to Neck Point---------NFF
Neck Pt to Dodd Narrows-------Feb 20: 8,460 tons
Test: Feb 20 on 300 tons in Northumberland. 0.5%;17.4cm; 89.0m:54.0f; 4-1-49-0-26; (12.5:58.9).
Flattop Isle./Thrasher Rk.----Not assessed

TOTAL AREA 17N: 8,460 tons (assessment incomplete)


TOTAL STRAIT OF GEORGIA: Assessment and tonnage estimates are incomplete.


The DFO charter test vessel Denman Isle commenced a 27 day charter in the Strait of Georgia on Feb 20, 2022. High winds hampered sounding last night, was able to get a set in Horseshoe this am. Repairing net and will continue assessment this evening. The DFO on-grounds Resource Management charter vessel Viking Leader is expected to begin its charter on Feb 25.


FLIGHT PROGRAM
The first spawn flight is tentatively scheduled for Feb 28. 


PUBLIC HEALTH AND AQUACULTURE
Vessel Masters are reminded that there are numerous clam and oyster leases in Baynes Sound. Disposal of human waste into waters near shellfish harvest areas creates potentially serious health risks for shellfish consumers. The discharge of untreated sewage into all Canadian inland waters and Canadian coastal waters within 3 nautical miles of land is banned under the Canada Shipping Act. Vessels participating in the herring fishery are required to abide by sewage discharge regulations and are requested to minimize impact to aquaculture sites by utilizing marinas, anchoring in existing sanitary closures and minimizing congregations of vessels near shellfish aquaculture sites as much as possible.


NANAIMO PORT AUTHORITY NOTICE
All CFVs looking to moor at any Nanaimo Port Authority facility must hail the Marina Office on VHF Channel 67 prior to docking and register in person at the marina office once docked. Vessel masters are advised that moorage is prohibited at the VVP (large concrete pier). The Marina has no available moorage for vessels greater than 49'.


TEST PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Please note: Formal scientific estimates of stock abundance will be available in the post-season from dive surveys measuring egg deposition and biological samples collected from the test vessel(s). In-season tonnage estimates from soundings are not used to determine quotas; however sounding estimates and roe quality data are used by Fishery Managers and harvesters to inform fishery implementation. No test/sample fish will be retained for sale.


FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jim Meldrum (250) 286-5823 or james.meldrum@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


DEFINITIONS
Fish on bottom (FOB): Herring too close to the bottom to quantify
Miles: Nautical miles for this bulletin
NFF: No Fish Found
Scratches: Herring present in small schools 1 to 2 tons
Skimmer: Herring spread out near the surface, difficult to quantify
Washed out spawn: Spawn that is coming to an end

TEST SET CODE: Date;Location;roe yield;fish size;males:females;#1-#2-#3-#spawned-#juvenile;(roe weight g:fish weight g)

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0126
Sent February 22, 2022 at 1223

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