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Fraser River sockeye salmon estimates cut by over 50 per cent

sockeye salmon Fraser River Pacific Salmon Commission salmon run decline British Columbia

The Pacific Salmon Commission has reduced its estimate for the Fraser River sockeye salmon run by more than 50 per cent. The initial prediction of approximately 7.7 million fish has been downgraded to 3,496,000.

Experts from the Pacific Salmon Foundation warn that this decline may be part of a 16-year downward trend for the river’s dominant sockeye run. Historical data shows a significant decrease in returning fish; for example, roughly 28.2 million returned in 2010, compared to 11 million in 2018 and 6.6 million in 2022.

The reduced numbers cast doubt on whether recreational sockeye fishing will be permitted on the Fraser River this year. Additionally, salmon that do reach spawning grounds are facing environmental challenges, including low water levels and warm conditions caused by drought in the interior.

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British Columbia · Fraser River · Jason Hwang · Pacific Salmon Commission · Pacific Salmon Foundation

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Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Nelson Star [nelsonstar.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Ladysmith Chronicle [ladysmithchronicle.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier [caledoniacourier.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [chemainusvalleycourier.ca]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [westknews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Cowichan Valley Citizen [cowichanvalleycitizen.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Barriere North Thompson Star [barrierestarjournal.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [coastmountainnews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [grandforksgazette.ca]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Haida Gwaii Observer [haidagwaiiobserver.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - The Interior News - Smithers BC [interior-news.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [kimberleybulletin.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [lakecowichangazette.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [northernsentinel.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Quesnel Cariboo Observer [quesnelobserver.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [todayinbc.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Williams Lake Tribune [wltribune.com]
23 days ago
CARIBOO OUTDOORS: Dunn Creek Hatchery plays active role in coho life cycle [100milefreepress.net]
22 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Abbotsford News [abbynews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Port Alberni Valley News [albernivalleynews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [aldergrovestar.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal [ashcroftcachecreekjournal.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [campbellrivermirror.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [clearwatertimes.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [cloverdalereporter.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [comoxvalleyrecord.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Cranbrook Daily Townsman [cranbrooktownsman.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [crestonvalleyadvance.ca]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [houston-today.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [lakecountrycalendar.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [langleyadvancetimes.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [missioncityrecord.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Nanaimo News Bulletin [nanaimobulletin.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [oakbaynews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [peacearchnews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [peninsulanewsreview.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [pentictonwesternnews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Parksville Qualicum News [pqbnews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [revelstokereview.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [saanichnews.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [sookenewsmirror.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Surrey Now-Leader [surreynowleader.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [thefreepress.ca]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [thenorthernview.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Chilliwack Progress [theprogress.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [trailtimes.ca]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year [vernonmorningstar.com]
23 days ago
Less than half expected sockeye returning to B. C. 's Fraser River this year - Tofino/Ucluelet Westerly News [westerlynews.ca]
23 days ago