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Location: Fraser Valley, Fraser River Basin Project Summary
Note: There is a glitch in the final report file when it is accessed from the gold Resource box to the right. Please contact Tiffany directly at tpither(at)psf.ca to request this report. The Fraser Salmon and Watersheds Program (FSWP), co-managed by the Pacific Salmon Foundation and Fraser Basin Council, is working in conjunction with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, First Nations and sport anglers to conduct the second year of a sockeye hook and release pilot study in the Fraser River. The objective is to determine the short term (24 hour) mortality of sockeye caught and released in recreational fisheries. The study is designed to duplicate recreational sockeye angling techniques observed on the Fraser. The main technique being duplicated has anglers using long leaders (greater than three metres) and bare, barbless J-shaped hooks, with a weight system to bottom bounce the river. The study design recommends that due to an average sockeye cycle of four years, and to account for variability in migration conditions, fish conditions, fish abundance and stock composition, the study be conducted over a four year period (this being year two). Funding for this project through the FSWP has been approved for a second year and we look forward to working with DFO, sport anglers and First Nations to begin the initial data collection of this much needed information. Interested in taking part in the study? A contract biologist, Jim Thomas of JO Thomas & Associates (JOT), will be responsible for the operational aspects of the study. We are seeking interested volunteers to assist us in the study and need approximately 35 anglers each day of the study. If you are interested please join us at the location and time noted below. Meeting Location and Time: Island 22 boat launch each day of the study at 7:30 AM. Please make sure you park in the appropriate parking area for your vehicle type. Transportation to the study area will be available for those without boats. There is no need to sign up; just show up at the boat launch. The study will take place at Grassy Bar - a portion of the bar will be marked off and used solely for the purpose of the study Timing of Study: three 5 day time periods August 10-14, August 17-21 and August 24-28. Note: The last week is currently tentative and may be moved to August 31- September 4. Given the varying weather conditions expected please make sure you are prepared and bring enough liquids to keep yourself hydrated. You may also need rain jackets, sunscreen, bug repellant and a hat. Similar to last year you are required to provide your own rod, reel and line and if you want, your terminal tackle. If you prefer, there will be a selection of weights, leader and wool available. The study is open to volunteer anglers of all experience levels so please come on out and join us.
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