Research Document 1997/91
Northern Labrador Arctic charr and Atlantic salmon: catch and effort update for 1996
By M. Shears and J.B. Dempson
Abstract
Catch and effort statistics for the northern Labrador Arctic charr fishery in 1996 are summarized. Total charr landings of 14.7 t was approximately half that of 1995 and 1994 and 80% below the previous ten year (1986-95) mean of 75 t. Charr landings from the Nain Fishing Region were 13.3 t or 91% of the northern Labrador total. Over half of the catch (56%) originated from subareas north of Black Island. Effort has continued to decline and was the lowest recorded in 23 years. The decrease in effort is largely related to the licence buy-out program, although other individuals who retained their licenses chose alternate sources of employment. Catch rates in the Okak stock unit remained high, however, both the catch and effort dropped significantly. Results from the experimental in-river harvest for Arctic charr at Southwest Arm Brook, Saglek Fiord, and aerial survey results from work carried out in the Voisey's Bay area are also provided. Atlantic salmon landings at Nain, which were the lowest on record since 1977, are summarized for the period 1977-1996.
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