Fraser river closed to all salmon fishing

Andrew_Arsenault · #1 08-15-2015, 07:48 AM

As of midnight last night the Fraser river is closed to all salmon fishing. Just a heads up to anyone else out here or any one coming! There went my afterwork activity!

elkivory · #2 08-15-2015, 07:51 AM

Would you happen to know why?

Andrew_Arsenault · #3 08-15-2015, 08:14 AM

Think it has something to do with the water conditions and the sockeye run.

MathewsArcher · #4 08-15-2015, 08:30 AM

Poor returns and record water temperatures. Bulletin can be found on the DFO website.

Redfrog · #5 08-15-2015, 01:32 PM

IMHO, this is the worst managed fishery in the country and possibly the world.

In 50 years that I know about it has not gotten one bit better.

FlyTheory · #6 08-15-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Redfrog

IMHO, this is the worst managed fishery in the country and possibly the world.

In 50 years that I know about it has not gotten one bit better.

In your opinion, how would you suggest they make it better?

Bushrat · #7 08-15-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Redfrog

IMHO, this is the worst managed fishery in the country and possibly the world.

In 50 years that I know about it has not gotten one bit better.

No it's the second worst, it's right behind the mismanagement of the Atlantic salmon and codfish that are being mismanaged into extinction by DFO.

.257Weatherby · #8 08-19-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MathewsArcher

Poor returns and record water temperatures. Bulletin can be found on the DFO website.

Actually, there are more fish showing up than expected, both Sockeye and Pinks..it is a Pink cycle though and an off cycle for Sockeye.
It is the warm water and no rain that has DFO worried.
But, it hasnt stopped the Natives from fishing twice a week for commercial and food fishing..yeah right food fishing.....The river temps are high though and that is serious business.
Tight Lines,
Rob

Redfrog · #9 08-19-2015, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by .257Weatherby

Actually, there are more fish showing up than expected, both Sockeye and Pinks..it is a Pink cycle though and an off cycle for Sockeye.
It is the warm water and no rain that has DFO worried.
But, it hasnt stopped the Natives from fishing twice a week for commercial and food fishing..yeah right food fishing.....The river temps are high though and that is serious business.
Tight Lines,
Rob

How long have the Natives been fishing salmon in the Fraser? How long has DFO been managing the fisheries? Who did a better job and when did things go for crap?