Fishery Notice
Category(s):
RECREATIONAL - Salmon
Subject:
FN1198-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Region 1 - Campbell River - No salmon fishing - Effective immediately
This fisheries notice is to advise fishers of a new salmon fishing closure in the Campbell River (Region 1). The Campbell River is experiencing low flows which are likely to decrease further. Low flows are impacting salmon migration and access to spawning areas as well as increasing pre-spawn mortality. The Quinsam hatchery is struggling to obtain Chinook brood stock because of the persisting conditions and it is unclear if egg-take targets will be achieved. In an effort to conserve salmon stocks returning to the Campbell River a decision has been made to take a precautionary in-season approach to recreational fisheries. Campbell River (Region 1): Effective immediately, until further notice, no salmon fishing. Variation Order: 2022-RCT-497 Notes: Barbless hooks are required when fishing for salmon in tidal and non-tidal waters of British Columbia. Anglers are further reminded that intentionally (willfully) foul-hooking fish or attempting to foul hook fish is illegal and that non-compliance may result in closure. Foul hook is defined as: hooking a fish in any part of its body other than the mouth. Information about finfish closed areas and salmon non-retention areas, and other recreational fishing information, can be found on the Internet at: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/bc-zones-cb-eng.html The term "hatchery marked", "marked", or "adipose fin clipped" means a fish that has a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. Sport anglers are encouraged to participate in the Salmon Sport Head Recovery program by labeling and submitting heads from adipose fin-clipped Chinook and Coho Salmon. Recovery of coded-wire tags provides critical information for coast-wide stock assessment. Contact the Salmon Sport Head Recovery Program toll free at 1-866-483-9994 for further information. Did you witness suspicious fishing activity or a violation? If so, please call the Fisheries and Ocean Canada 24-hour toll free Observe, Record, Report line at 1-800-465-4336 or by email at DFO.ORR-ONS.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca For the 24 hour recorded opening and closure line, call toll free at 1-866-431-FISH (3474). FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact your local DFO office at http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact/regions/pacific-pacifique-eng.html
Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1198
Sent October 21, 2022 at 1803
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Printed from the Pacific Region web site on March 28, 2024 at 0819
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