Research Document 1997/35

Status of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in Campbellton River, Notre Dame Bay (SF4), Newfoundland in 1996

By D.G. Reddin and P.R. Downton

Abstract

The status of Atlantic salmon in Campbellton River in 1996 was determined from the number of salmon counted through a portable fish counting weir (fence) located on the main stem just above head of tide as well as recreational fishery and biological characteristics data. The assessment was conducted in response to major management changes that were introduced in 1992 and continued in 1993-96. Specifically, there was a moratorium on the commercial Atlantic salmon fishery in insular Newfoundland and restrictions were placed on recreational fishing in each Salmon Fishing Area. The proportion of the conservation requirement achieved for Campbellton River in 1996 was 304%. On average for the period if 1993-96, Campbellton River achieved 283% of its conservation requirement. Adult returns averaged 3,554 small and large salmon, 1993-96. Historical records indicate that circa. 1800, adult returns to a harvesting weir were about 12,000 salmon

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