Research Document 1998/103
Status of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) in Campbelton River, Notre Dame Bay (SFA 4), Newfoundland in 1997
By P.R. Downton and D.G. Reddin
Abstract
The status of Atlantic salmon in Campbellton River in 1997 was determined from the number of salmon counted through a portable fish counting weir (fence) located on the main stem just above head of the 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 1993-97. 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 egg requirement achieved for Campbellton River in 1997 was 201%. On average for the period of 1993-97, Campbellton River achieved 267% of its conservation requirement. Adult returns averaged 3,015 for small and 287 for large salmon, 1993-97. Historical records indicate that circa. 1800, adult salmon returns to a harvesting weir could have been about 12,000 salmon annually.
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