Research Document - 2003/003
A Comparison of Atlantic Salmon Returns to the Lower and Middle Exploits River
By Colbourne, E.
Abstract
The status of Atlantic salmon in the lower and middle Exploits was examined for the period 1993 to 2002. Analysis revealed that while the size of the stock in the middle Exploits is maintaining itself or increasing slightly, the stock in the lower Exploits is declining. While the reasons for this decline cannot be documented, it is not believed to be related to degradation of habitat. The most notable change within the lower watershed is an increase in accessibility through cabin/road development. Since the moratorium on commercial salmon fishing in 1992, the only legal removals of salmon is in the recreational fishery. Concern is expressed with illegal removals of salmon within the lower Exploits watershed. Further management action is required to ensure that the lower Exploits watershed achieves conservation egg deposition.
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