Fisheries are constantly evolving. This is due to natural cycles in fish stocks and trends such as population pressure on habitat, climate change, and fishing. A strong base has helped the resource adapt to these pressures. Here is a brief summary of the state of the salmon fishery in which we participate:

The salmon resource in B.C. enjoyed a period of very favourable conditions through the 1970's and 80's, which led to record catches for all species through this period. Entering the 90's, however, survival rates declined dramatically, probably due to a natural cycle (regime shift), habitat pressures, and climate change. As a result, catches on the less productive stocks, particularly Coho, were severely restricted and major fisheries closed. Commercially important fisheries were cut back in order to maintain adequate escapements. Generally this was achieved.