It was a real pleasure for us to have 91.7 Coast FM stop by and interview Bill about our ongoing hatchery operations. Enjoy this interview on video from them. Summer operations continue as we work towards improving our infrastructure before the fall runs begin. Enjoy the warm weather everyone! https://fb.watch/dRYmGgZXYa/
Here are some updates on the development of our fish. Juveniles: We have one tub going in the rearing area with 22,600+, 12 gram Coho salmon slated to be released this May. These fish are fed only 3 days a week (Tues, Thurs and Sat) due to the creek water being very cold, 0.77C this morning. As the creek water temperature warms the frequency of feeding will increase and more days of the week will be added as feeding days. Incubation: 70,400+…
Chapman Creek Hatchery wishes to confirm the appointment of Simon Grant as Hatchery Manager. We look forward to the continuation of The Salmonid Enhancement program with Simon’s leadership and the help of all the volunteers.
SUMMARY: This bulletin details the current in-season escapement information for major river systems in the Strait of Georgia (SG) for migrating salmon species available up to the bulletin release date. Estimates reported here are preliminary and should be interpreted with caution. Finalized estimates will be made available in the months following the escapement season. Environmental Conditions: Water levels in the Strait of Georgia river systems remain low for this time of year and some systems may not have enough flow…
Chapman Creek upstream of tidal water fishing boundary signs located below the Hwy 101 Bridge to 100 m below the falls. The falls are located approximately 550 m upstream of the powerline crossing. Coho Apr 01 to Mar 31 4 per day, only 2 over 35 cm Chinook Apr 01 to Mar 31 4 per day, only 2 over 50 cm Pink Aug 5 to Dec 31 4 per day FN0783
SEAN ECKFORD / STAFF WRITER AUGUST 3, 2017 10:49 AM Hatchery worried about fate of fish as water levels drop Chapman Creek The manager of the Chapman Creek Hatchery says low water flows and increasing temperatures could put its fish at risk, and he’s hoping the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) and the province will work with the hatchery to allow a higher minimum flow rate. The hatchery, which is run by the Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society,…
Fishing reopens Oct 7 on Chapman Creek Improved water levels and observed local fish abundances support re-opening this area to salmon fishing. Waters: Chapman Creek. Management measure: Effective one hour before sunrise Friday, October 7, 2016 until further notice: – The daily limit for coho salmon is four (4) with only two (2) greater than 35cm. – The daily limit for chinook salmon is four (4) with only two (2) greater than 50cm. Variation Order: 2016-446…
RECREATIONAL – Salmon Fishery Notice – Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0840-RECREATIONAL – Salmon: Region 2 – Chapman Creek – Closure to Fishing for Salmon Effective dates: August 12, 2016 until October 15, 2016. Waters: Fishing for salmon is not permitted. This closure is in response to extremely low water levels and is intended to protect salmon stocks in this system. Variation Order Number: 2016-357 Notes: Anglers are advised to check http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/index-eng.html for fishing closures and other recreational fishing information. Did you witness suspicious fishing…
On Sep 11 2015, DFO re-opens Chapman Creek for fishing. With Chapman Lake practically full and rain forecast fishing re-opens in Chapman Creek. The daily limit of salmon in Chapman Creek is changed to the following: Chinook salmon – four (4) per day, only 2 over 50 cm. Coho salmon – four (4) per day, hatchery marked only, only 2 over 35 cm. Pink salmon – four (4) per day. The open portion of Chapman Creek is located upstream of the tidal…
Water Crisis at Chapman Creek Hatchery We have a water crisis at the Chapman Creek hatchery.11:30 Sunday Aug 23. The Chapman Creek hatchery intake pond has just about dried up. In July the SCRD during communications with water stakeholders suggested that the hatchery move some rocks and put a siphon up the creek to ensure water flows to our intake pond. The SCRD communicated that they were going to further reduce flows to the bare minimum to further conserve water. Hatchery staff constructed…
