Bristol Bay Salmon, A Program Review
Clark JH. 2005. Bristol Bay Salmon, A Program Review. Special Publication of Carnegie Museum of Natural History, No. 8. 05-02. Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Anchorage, AK
A review of the Commercial Fisheries Division salmon management program in Bristol Bay was conducted. Stock assessment activities are discussed and grouped under three general types: those that provide information for pre-season forecasts, those that contribute to in-season management, and those that contribute to post-season assessments. The review included a summary of historical salmon catches and comparison of catches over the past 20 years with harvest objectives set in the early 1980s. The stock assessment activities implemented in the early 1980s were compared with activities planned for FY 05. Costs involved with these activities during both time frames are contrasted. Recommendations for changes in funding level of the Bristol Bay salmon program are made, including adding about $250,000 in general funds to the program in FY 05. Further improvements to the Bristol Bay stock assessment program are discussed along with potential approaches to implement these improvements.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Clark, John
- Date of Issue
- 2005-01
- Publisher
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Units
- ALAG , SWAN
- Keywords
- Bristol Bay, commercial fisheries, Escapement, Salmon, stock assessment