Fishery Notice

This notice is intended to provide an update on the in-season abundance of Fraser River Spring 5(2) and Summer 5(2) Chinook. 

In 2024, the Albion Chinook test fishery began operating on April 21. The total catch in the 8-inch mesh net for the period of this update (May 6 to June 16, or stat weeks 05/1 to 06/2) was eight (8) Chinook. Based on this input, the standard version of the in-season abundance model that is based only on the 8-inch mesh data predicts a terminal return for the Fraser River Spring 5(2) and Summer 5(2) Chinook aggregate of 47,290 (95% PI of 25,000 to 88,000). The total catch in the multi-panel test net for this period was four (4) Chinook. The predicted terminal return from the model that incorporates this additional catch is 36,560 (95% PI of 17,000 to 71,000) Chinook. Further details on the modeling approach are available upon request from your local resource manager. 
 
The low catch at the test fishery suggests low abundance for the Spring 5(2) and Summer 5(2) Chinook Salmon returning in 2024, and indicates ongoing low productivity for these Management Units.

The in-season run size estimate is provided for information purposes only and is not being used for in-season adjustments to management actions. The Department has announced precautionary management actions to substantially reduce fishery mortalities on these at-risk Chinook. Further information on these management measures can be found in FN1316, FN0141, and FN0288-FN0291, and will also be incorporated into the final 2024/25 Southern BC Integrated Fisheries Management Plan. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or visit our website at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0596
Sent June 25, 2024 at 1459

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