Science Advisory Report 2013/006
Qasigiyat Lake Arctic Char Assessment
Summary
- Qasigiyat Lake Arctic Char have been harvested under a stage II exploratory licence since 1989.
- Historically, fishing occurred in the winter months on Qasigiyat Lake. More recently, fishing has occurred in the summer months in Ptarmigan Fiord.
- The results of the assessment indicate that current harvest levels appear to be sustainable.
- Additional research is recommended for this system including fishery-dependent sampling.
This Science Advisory Report is from the January 10-11, 2011 Qasigiyat Arctic Char assessment. Additional publications from this meeting will be posted on the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Science Advisory Schedule as they become available.
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