Sockeye update 8/8/05: Steelheader.net- Steelhead, Salmon and trout fishing

At least the indians are getting their share

The Fraser River Panel met yesterday, August 7 to review assessment data on
Fraser River sockeye salmon. The abundance of returning Fraser sockeye
continues to be lower than expected for this time period. Based upon pre-
season expectations the maximum daily Fraser River sockeye migration was
forecasted to occur through the marine assessment areas around August 8th.
However, the daily migrations of Fraser River sockeye continue to track far
below expectations through both Juan de Fuca and Johnstone Straits. It is
possible that the timing of the Summer run stock group is late, however, the
apparent weakness to date is causing concern.

Migration conditions for sockeye in the Fraser River continue to be favourable.
Discharge levels in the Fraser River (at Hope) measured August 4 was 3,700 cms
(11 percent below average) and water temperatures at Qualark Creek 17.7 degrees
celsius (near the long term average). Both discharge levels and water
temperature are forecasted to be at or near average levels for the next six to
seven days.

First Nations

It is expected that First Nations targeting Fraser River sockeye fisheries in
Area 29 and the Fraser River will continue this week, an update will be
provided on Tuesday August 9 following the next Fraser River Panel meeting.

Recreational

Sockeye retention remains closed in the Fraser River. Opportunities for the
commencement of Fraser River sockeye retention will be reviewed and an update
will be provided on Tuesday August 9.

Commercial

Remains closed. Opportunities for the commencement of any assessment or
commercial fisheries will be reviewed and an update will be provided on Tuesday
August 9.

The next update will be Tuesday PM, August 9 following the next Fraser River
Panel meeting.

For more information contact Paul Ryall at (604)666-0115.

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Is my Red Neck showing?
Politically correct..... What's that?
Netting = extinction